Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Sector Draws Over RM1 Bln Investments From 2021 To Mid-2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sector has attracted investments worth over RM1 billion in shipbuilding projects and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services from 2021 to mid-2025.

AirAsia X Sets Sights On More Central Asian Destinations

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

TASHKENT, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd is eyeing expansion into more Central Asian countries following the encouraging response to its newly launched route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

MIDA, Maybank Join Forces To Position Malaysia As Global Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Maybank have entered into a partnership to promote Malaysia as a premier global investment destination.

Fadillah Urges ASEAN To Boost Clean Energy Investment Through Partnerships, Green Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should aim to become a destination for clean energy investment by unlocking public-private partnerships, green financing and climate funds, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Gains To End Steady

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to close marginally higher today, tracking the upbeat performance of regional peers amid continued bargain-hunting across the broader market.

MIDA, JETRO Ink Three-year Cooperation Framework As Expo 2025 Osaka Yields RM12.79 Bln Investment Leads

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have signed a three-year agreement aimed at strengthening mechanisms for bilateral investment promotion between the two countries.

BPMB Group To Spearhead Over RM9 Bln In Strategic Initiatives Under Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) will spearhead  over RM9 billion worth of strategic initiatives under Budget 2026 to drive the MADANI Economy vision through  impact-driven financing, export facilitation and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) ecosystem development.

Budget 2026 Reinforces Govt's Commitment Towards Strengthening Tax Governance -- PwC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 reinforces the government’s commitment to strengthening tax governance and anti-leakage measures, reflecting continued efforts to enhance fiscal transparency and enforcement, said PwC Malaysia.

ASEAN Business Entity Status Will Create More Malaysia-based ASEAN Champions - Nazir Razak

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s bold move to introduce ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status in the 2026 Budget reflects his strong commitment to advancing regional integration and giving real substance to Malaysia being the “gateway to ASEAN”.

Budget 2026 Balances Fiscal Consolidation With Fairness, Competitiveness - ICAEW Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 balances fiscal consolidation with fairness and competitiveness, according to Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) members.

AM Best Affirms Philippines Nat Re's Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Philippines National Scale Rating of aa+.PH (Superior) of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re), with a stable outlook.

Matrix Concepts, Golog Ink MoU For MVV 2.0 Land Development In Negeri Sembilan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (MCHB) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Golog Holdings Sdn Bhd to collaborate on the acquisition and development of a 250.1-hectare parcel of land in Smart County, Labu, Negeri Sembilan.