Malaysia Must Shift Towards Managing Supply, Reducing External Dependence -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia cannot continue to rely on broad-based subsidies and price controls, and must instead shift its focus towards managing supply, prioritising spending and reducing dependence on external resources amid ongoing supply constraints, said economist Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.

RM10 Bln Support To Strengthen MSMEs’ Resilience Against Impact Of The West Asia Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s combined RM10 billion support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is expected to strengthen their resilience against the impact of the West Asia crisis, says an economist.

Teledyne e2v Launches Compact Imaging Solution For Low-Light Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, has launched the Caiman imaging module, a small, lightweight, low power solution designed for demanding low light applications.

Ryobi Systems Sets Up Investment Unit In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Ryobi Systems Co Ltd has established an investment management subsidiary in Singapore, Ryobi International Investment Pte Ltd, in December 2025, with operations commencing in March 2026.

Aptean To Preview AI Platform, AI Agents For Business Central On-Premises Users

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Aptean, a global provider of industry-specific software, has announced the exclusive preview of its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, AppCentral, and AI agents for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises customers.

Kioxia Unveils Affordable Client SSD Lineup For PC Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a leader in memory solutions, has unveiled KIOXIA EG7 Series solid state drives (SSDs), its first client solution to adopt BiCS FLASH generation 8 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology.

Sabah Electricity Eyes 400,000 Subscribers For New MySE+ Mobile App

KOTA KINABALU, April 21 (Bernama) -- Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) is targeting 400,000 subscriptions for its newly launched MySE+ mobile application, from a base of 725,000 existing consumer accounts.

Ringgit Outlook Firm, Set To Retest 3.88 Level Amid Strong Inflows

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s outlook remains firm, supported by underlying macroeconomic fundamentals, with the market expected to retest the 3.88 level against the US dollar, reflecting short-term market positioning rather than a shift in the currency’s trajectory, economists said.

GrandCape Eyes Us$7 Mln Monthly Revenue From Four FFC Production Lines

KULAI, April 21 (Bernama) -- GrandCape (M) Sdn Bhd, a joint venture of Cape EMS Bhd with New Grand Tech (HK) Ltd, is expected to generate US$7 million (US$1 = RM3.95) revenue per month with four current flexible flat cable (FFC) production lines. 

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher in mid-afternoon, supported mainly by renewed buying interest in banking and utilities heavyweights.

Financial Institutions: The Foundation Of Nation’s Economic System In Facing Uncertainty From West Asia Crisis -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the current strength of the country’s financial institutions, which support national aspirations, is seen as the foundation of the national economic system, especially in confronting the uncertainty arising from the West Asia crisis.

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.