KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s kopitiam concept could potentially emerge as an exportable identity capable of strengthening tourism branding, food entrepreneurship and cultural influence abroad, according to culinary veteran Chef Rossham Rosli, who has spent 33 years in the industry.
By M.Saraswathi and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Strategic partnerships between government agencies, utilities, developers and financial institutions are crucial to unlocking new opportunities and catalysing the energy transition at scale, underscoring the importance of collective action in advancing the nation’s sustainability agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Credit to the private non-financial sector grew by 5.8 per cent in April 2026 compared to 5.6 per cent in March 2026, driven by higher growth in outstanding business loans and outstanding corporate bonds, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has maintained a positive outlook on Malaysia’s power sector as the country’s energy transition gains momentum.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 4.0 per cent in April 2026, compared to April 2025 levels (4.0 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd, through wholly-owned subsidiary Pharmaniaga LifeScience Sdn Bhd (PLS), has secured a three-year contract valued at RM281.7 million from the Ministry of Health for the supply of human insulin to healthcare facilities nationwide.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) hardware company, viaim announced it is partnering with smartphone maker Transsion Holdings to develop a new generation of AI-powered wearable devices, following the completion of an A+ funding round worth 100 million Chinese yuan. (100 Chinese yuan = RM58.66)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM219.33 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026), from RM214.03 million in the previous financial year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened its 68th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in New Delhi, India, from May 20 to 22, as member economies discussed implementation of APO Vision 2030 and the organisation’s Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) framework.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Financial commitments linked to credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facilities and personal financing are becoming increasingly common among middle-income borrowers, highlighting the need for stronger financial literacy and responsible borrowing practices, according to financial consultancy Bluebricks Holding Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- AGC Biologics has been selected by Teikoku Seiyaku Co Ltd to provide microbial contract development and manufacturing services for KTP-001, a recombinant human matrix metalloproteinase-7 (rhMMP-7) therapy being developed to treat lumbar disc herniation.
KOTA KINABALU, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Sabah state government is adopting a balanced growth model that demands fair economic value for its environmental contributions, while rejecting unrealistic environmental idealism that could delay the state’s socioeconomic progress.
