Structural Reforms Critical For Long-term Economic Resilience - BNM Governor

By M.Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ongoing structural reforms to ensure long-term resilience are critical to defend the economy against global shocks, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said during an exclusive interview with Bernama.

Maxim Confirms All Its Active Drivers Hold Valid EVP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Maxim Malaysia said it has ensured that all its active partner-drivers possess valid e-hailing vehicle permits (EVP) and have the opportunity to obtain insurance through the company’s partners.

MRT Corp Targets Open Tender For Bridge Portion Of Penang LRT Line In October

GEORGE TOWN, July 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) is targeting to launch the open tender for the proposed bridge portion of Penang’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project this October.

Coherent Opens New Datacom R&D Centre In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Coherent Corp has opened its new Datacom Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Penang, underscoring the company’s strategic commitment to serving its rapidly growing global markets.

MITI Mulls Incentives For KRC Investors Using Local Ports

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is considering incentives for investors that maximise the use of local ports, particularly in Penang and Kuala Perlis.

Data Centre Investment Surges To RM144.4 Bln By March 2025 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- From 2021 to March 31, 2025, Malaysia recorded 25 approved investment projects in the data centre sector, with a total investment value of RM144.4 billion.

Consumer Credit Bill 2025 Passed, Regulating Commission To Be Set Up

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Bill 2025 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat today to protect the interests of credit consumers in the country.

Malaysia Airports Targets June 2028 For Completion Of Penang Expansion

SEPANG, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) aims to complete the Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project by June 2028, with several phases of work already underway, said group managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani.

Johor Bahru Residential Property Prices Surge On JS-SEZ Launch - JLL Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Residential property prices in Johor Bahru have surged in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven by stronger investor confidence for high-end properties following the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

i-Saraan Financial Awareness Programme Empowers Younger Generation

GEORGE TOWN, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) i-Saraan programme is an important initiative in empowering the younger generation through financial knowledge and awareness.

Cvent Accelerate Singapore 2025 Breaks Attendance Record, Champions Event-led Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Cvent, a global leader in event and hospitality technology, successfully hosted the fourth edition of Cvent Accelerate Singapore on July 12, at the Fairmont Singapore.

APT Reaffirms Commitment To Economic Integration, WTO Reform Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Plus Three (APT) countries have reaffirmed their strong commitment to deepening regional economic integration and maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, amid escalating global economic and trade uncertainties.