9d ago
BANGI, May 7 (Bernama) -- The country's agribusiness sector is facing challenges in attracting the interest and participation of the younger generation in exploring opportunities in the industry, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion REIT) posted a higher net profit of RM105.8 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), from RM90.4 million recorded in the corresponding quarter last year.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as easing West Asia tensions lifted overall market sentiment and encouraged a broader risk-on tone across regional equities, said an analyst.
11d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) — The construction of highways continues to play an important role in stimulating the country’s economic growth through job creation, support for supply chains, and business opportunities, according to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).
11d ago
SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Shah Alam Sports Complex (KSSA) development is proceeding as planned with the committed value remaining at RM2.94 billion despite concerns over potential cost increase following the global supply crisis.
11d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not see energy supply or raw material shortages as a major risk to its semiconductor industry at this stage, supported by its status as a net gas exporter, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.
12d ago
JAKARTA, May 4 (Bernama) -- Indonesia plans to introduce export duties and a windfall tax on coal and nickel as part of efforts to offset rising subsidy costs in the national budget.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 5.2 per cent in 2025, driven by growing domestic demand alongside still-resilient external demand, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must expand green finance, strengthen local tech capacity, as well as broaden participation across sectors and regions to fully leverage the global shift towards sustainability and turn climate risk into a competitive edge in green value chains.
15d ago
JOHOR BAHRU, May 1 (Bernama) -- Digitalisation and automation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been identified as one of the five key focus areas in the Business Strategic Plan (BSP) 2022–2030 to accelerate the adoption of digital technology and improve productivity and operational efficiency.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its 2026 loan growth forecast at 5.0 per cent to 5.5 per cent, supported by steady household demand as well as supportive labour market.
16d ago
GEORGE TOWN, April 30 (Bernama) -- Penang does not require a supplementary budget for the time being as its financial position remains strong despite the global economic uncertainty.