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KOTA KINABALU, April 9 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) has introduced the Bumiputera Sabah and Sarawak Scale-Up Fund (BSSF) as a strategic driver to accelerate the growth and scaling of Bumiputera companies in Sabah.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to sustain macroeconomic stability is crucial in navigating global economic challenges amid ongoing West Asia tensions, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Xora Innovation (Xora), an early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech venture firm backed by Temasek, has appointed Eric Rosenblum as General Partner to strengthen its presence in the United States (US) and accelerate investments in AI infrastructure, Applied AI, and deep tech companies.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday despite positive Wall Street performance overnight.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Islamic banking industry remains resilient, supported by strong capital and liquidity positions, amid uncertainties in West Asia, said the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM).
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended broadly higher, with the benchmark index rising 1.16 per cent to close near the 1,700 mark, supported by positive sentiment following news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, which includes Tehran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s push to position digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as new engines of growth is set to support the expansion of platforms such as Grab, with the government preparing 15,000 AI-ready talents this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has released the APO Productivity Outlook 2026, examining the relationship between energy efficiency and productivity performance, as well as its implications for sustainable development across its 21 member economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has studied measures to diversify fuel input sources, strengthen strategic cooperation with key trading partners, and ensure the security of production inputs amid the global energy crisis.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, April 7 (Bernama) -- Singapore expects its economic growth to be affected in the coming quarters amid the ongoing West Asia conflicts, with higher overall inflation projected in 2026, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has called on the government to follow the proactive measures announced by other ASEAN counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both the transport and industrial sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy supply is expected to remain sufficient at least until June this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
