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SME Bank Empowers 5,735 Entrepreneurs In 1H 2025, Up 158 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia (SME Bank) has empowered 5,735 entrepreneurs in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), an increase of 158 per cent against the 2,225 entrepreneurs recorded in 1H 2024.

MOF Expects Malaysia's Economy To Grow Moderately In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a moderate pace in 2026 amid heightened global trade uncertainties and subdued external demand, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Financial Sector Must Remain A Cornerstone Of Malaysia's Transformation - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's financial sector must remain a cornerstone of transformation as Malaysia enters the next chapter of the country's development agenda under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today. 

Sabah’s Economic Model Offers New Hope For Sustainable Growth -- Expert

LABUAN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The new Sabah-centric economic strategy is paving the way for more targeted, long-term development efforts, offering renewed hope for the state’s economic recovery and job creation, said an expert.

Lazada Seller Summit 2025 Helps Shape Future Of eCommerce

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Lazada Seller Summit 2025 showcased diverse technological innovations and seller empowerment approaches to help shape a more inclusive and sustainable eCommerce future in Malaysia.

Agrobank Launches Online Bank Account Opening Service

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Agrobank today launched its online bank account opening service, an innovative digital banking system that allows customers to open an account without having to visit the bank's branch.

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.

Two Bumiputera Companies Targeted For Bursa Malaysia Listing By Year-end – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The government aims to have at least two Bumiputera companies listed on Bursa Malaysia by the end of this year.

220 Felda Entrepreneurs To Join Mega 3D Carnival

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- A total of 220 entrepreneurs from the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will take part in the Mega 3 Dimensional Carnival (MK3D) from July 30 to August 3 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) here.

Bridging Digital Divide Critical To Sabah’s Inclusive Logistics Growth

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s logistics and trade sector can only thrive if efforts to digitalise are matched by strong support for small businesses and rural communities, a regional logistics expert said.

CAAM To Take Over Mavcom's Regulatory Functions From Aug 1, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will assume the Malaysian Aviation Commission's (Mavcom) regulatory functions and responsibilities within the civil aviation industry effective Aug 1, 2025.

ASSAR Announces Final Dividend Of 3.0 Sen Per Unit

KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- Amanah Saham Sarawak (ASSAR) today announced a final dividend of 3.0 sen per unit for the financial year 2025.