20d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) initiative is changing the narrative for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those in the aerospace industry, who previously had to deal with bureaucratic obstacles that felt like navigating a maze, including lengthy approvals, repeated paperwork, and unpredictable delays.
21d ago
LABUAN, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is positioning itself as a regional hub for environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-aligned, Shariah-compliant and digitally driven financial solutions in full support of Malaysia’s sustainability agenda.
21d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) reported a slightly higher net profit of RM1.09 billion for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (1Q) compared with RM1.089 billion recorded in the same period a year ago.
21d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC Bhd) celebrated another remarkable achievement last night, securing three accolades at the HRD Awards 2025 Gala Dinner in recognition of its progressive human capital development initiatives.
21d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Nearly RM200 billion in exports to the United States, along with over a million jobs and 7,700 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would have been at risk if market access to the United States were lost due to the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) not being concluded.
21d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government, under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), is prioritising efforts to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) move up the value chain through strategic partnerships with government-linked companies (GLCs).
22d ago
By Thivyamalini Ramalu
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government’s recent achievement of a services account surplus marks a stronger momentum of recovery for Malaysia’s economy, driven by fiscal discipline, targeted subsidy measures, and more deliberate economic restructuring.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that every joint venture (JV) project with foreign companies makes a significant contribution to the development of local workforce capacity and competencies.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- UEM Edgenta Bhd posted a net loss of RM94.12 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, compared with a net profit of RM10.23 million a year earlier, due to significant one-off, non-cash impairments of goodwill, non-current assets, and long-outstanding receivables.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- AM Best’s benchmarking analysis of its rated Asia-Pacific (APAC) insurance companies shows that while mature markets continue to anchor rating strength and capital adequacy, emerging markets have maintained growth and profitability despite greater volatility, reinforcing the region’s overall structural resilience.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a leader in data management, has been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Data Integration Software Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), is urging local firms, particularly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), to accelerate adoption of smart technology and automation to boost efficiency, competitiveness, and value-added output.