New Hire-purchase Rules To Benefit Borrowers, Minimal Impact On Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The introduction of key amendments to hire-purchase financing practices under the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) marks a significant move in strengthening borrowers’ protection, particularly for those looking to sell vehicles before their financing contracts mature, an economist said.

Govt Focuses On Economic Stability, Managing Rakyat’s Cost Of Living -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, March 12 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise efforts to maintain economic stability, mitigate the impact on the cost of living, and ensure the domestic economy continues to function well in the wake of current geopolitical challenges and global economic uncertainties.

Govt Approved 151,790 Agri-commodity BUDI MADANI Applications As Of March 2

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPC), has approved 151,790 applications from oil palm smallholders for the Agri-Commodity MADANI Subsidy Assistance Programme (BUDI MADANI) initiative as of March 2, 2026.

Sarawak To Export Electricity To Brunei Early Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Sarawak aims to export electricity to Brunei by early next year, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak Datuk Dr Hazland Hipni.

Sarawak To Host Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference In June

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition (APGH) 2026, from June 9–11 in Kuching, Sarawak, aims to position the region as a competitive and resilient green hydrogen hub in support of Malaysia’s and Sarawak’s low-carbon ambitions.

Tourism Players Urge Better Connectivity, Stronger Global Promotion For Labuan

LABUAN, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Better connectivity and stronger global promotion would boost tourism development for Labuan, urged the island’s tourism players.

Agricommodity Sector's GDP Contribution At RM66.1 Bln As Of September 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The agricommodity sector has contributed RM66.1 billion, accounting for 5.2 per cent of the national gross domestic product as of September 2025, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

MITI Shifts To New Framework To Ensure Local Products Usage Benefit Domestic Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will focus on outcome-based measurement and monitoring under the New Incentive Framework (NIF) to ensure that investment projects using local content translate into real impact on the domestic economy.

MIDA To Forge Stronger Start-Up-Investor Linkages Via Industry Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) - The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will continue to facilitate stronger linkages between start-ups and investors by encouraging deeper industry-start-up collaboration in high-impact sectors.

Revised RP3 Gas Facility Base Tariff Doesn't Result In Higher Overall Gas Prices - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- The revised gas facility base tariff for the Third Regulatory Period (RP3) from January 2026 to December 2028 does not translate into a higher overall gas price for end-users in the near term, says the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).

Sabah Tables RM6.4 Bln Budget For 2026

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government today tabled the state’s Budget 2026, amounting to RM6.402 billion, with an estimated surplus of RM28 million.

Malaysia Ready To Boost Cooperation In Halal Sector In African Continent - PM Anwar

From Saraswathi Muniappan

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is ready to strengthen cooperation in the halal sector with countries in Africa, as stated in a meeting with South African Islamic leaders here.