Yin’s Sourdough, A Story Of Daughter’s Love And Perseverance

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- From a decade-long career in pharmaceutical sales to kneading dough in a small shop in Balik Pulau, Penang, 48-year-old Chan Su Yin’s journey as the founder of Yin’s Sourdough Bakery & Cafe is a story of transformation, purpose and perseverance.

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.

GLICs Adopt Living Wage Policy For All Permanent Malaysian Employees

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn above the monthly living wage threshold. 

Sarawak's Hartanah Kenyalang Launches IPO Prospectus, Aims To Raise RM19.3 Mln

KUCHING, April 30 (Bernama) -- Hartanah Kenyalang Bhd has launched its prospectus en route to its initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market to raise RM19.3 million based on its IPO price of RM0.16 apiece.

Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

LuMIC To Attract RM72 Bln Investments, Create Over 50,000 Jobs By 2050 -- Saarani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The development of the Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LuMIC) in Perak is expected to attract RM72 billion in investments and create over 50,000 job opportunities within the next 25 years, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Maybank Eyes Growth As Malaysia Assumes ASEAN Chair, Strengthens Regional Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) will tap fully growth opportunities that arise as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship this year, especially in areas of sustainability, transition finance, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Dewan Rakyat And Dewan Negara Approve Two Economy-related Bills

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, which concluded yesterday, saw the passing of two economy-related Bills within the 12-day session.​

GLICs Urged To Invest Around RM120 Bln over 5 Years For Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have been urged to make domestic direct investments (DDI) of about RM120 billion over five years to stimulate the country's economic growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

i-Saraan Contributions Reach RM2.6 Bln In 2024, Government Channels RM114.8 Mln To Over 500,000 Members – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Total contributions to the i-Saraan programme,  a voluntary scheme under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), amounted to RM2.6 billion in 2024, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Scientex Posts Lower Net Profit Of RM123.95 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd’s net profit fell 12.1 per cent to RM123.95 million in the second quarter ended Jan 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025) compared with RM141.01 million a year earlier. 

Capitation Grant Rate To Be Raised 25 Pct To RM548 Mln Effective 2026 - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, March 9 (Bernama) -- The rate of capitation grant distributed to state governments will be increased by 25 per cent, or RM109 million, to RM548 million effective from 2026.