RM5 Bln Guarantee Initiative To Help Sustain MSME Export Momentum — MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s RM5 billion financial guarantee initiative for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is expected to provide a significant boost to sector, particularly exporters, by strengthening their working capital and sustaining trade momentum amid current cost pressures.

JETOUR To Unveil "Travel+" Strategy At 2026 Beijing Auto Show

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- JETOUR International will officially unveil its "Travel+" strategy at the upcoming 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, further outlining its development roadmap across brand, product, ecosystem and cultural initiatives.

Malaysia Businesses Must Shift To Premium, Safe Destination Model - Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) --  Malaysian businesses must move away from competing on low prices and instead position themselves as a premium and safe destination in the global market.

Samenta Launches ASEAN’s First Circular Economy Certification For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) today launched the ASEAN circular economy certification (CEC), the first certification of its kind in the region, to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adopt sustainable business practices and enhance competitiveness.

Malaysia Targets 32 Per Cent Installed Renewable Energy Capacity This Year -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to reaching 32 per cent installed renewable energy (RE) capacity this year, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Malaysia's Trade Prospects To Remain Stable In 2026 Amid Global Headwinds - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade prospects in 2026 are expected to remain stable amid global headwinds arising from geopolitical tensions and potential adjustments in the United States tariff policies, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) today. 

Chery’s iCAUR V23 Leads Southeast Asia NEV Boxy SUV Segment Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Chery Group’s new energy strategic brand, iCAUR, has reported strong global performance for its V23 model, which continues to lead the Southeast Asian new energy boxy sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment in sales.

FDI Interest Grows In Northern TechValley @ BKE Amid ESG Push

BUTTERWORTH, April 20 (Bernama) -- The integrated industrial park Northern TechValley @ BKE has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) from companies based in Singapore, the United States, and China, alongside domestic investments to date.

Genting Malaysia, AGIBOT Collaborate To Advance Embodied AI Robotics Across Leisure, hospitality and Entertainment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Genting Malaysia Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AGIBOT Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co Ltd to advance embodied artificial intelligence (AI) robotics across the hospitality, entertainment and leisure industries.

Vale Names Edwin Gerard As CEO Of Its Malaysian Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Brazilian mining company Vale SA has appointed Edwin Gerard as chief executive officer (CEO) of its Malaysian subsidiary, Vale Malaysia Minerals Sdn Bhd. 

Malaysia’s CPI Inflation At 1.7 Pct Remains Contained And Temporary -- Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI), which edged up 1.7 per cent in March 2026, remains contained and temporary in nature, with the increase largely driven by external cost factors rather than broad-based domestic demand, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Higher At Midday On Robust 1Q GDP Advance Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned higher at midday, lifted by the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s (DOSM) advance estimates showing that the economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026).