Increase In Financing Funds For Bumiputera, Indian Entrepreneurs Next Year , RM50 Million For Chinese PMKS - Sim

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera financing fund under the National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun) will be increased to RM500 million in 2026, from RM300 million this year, said Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim.

Monthly SARA Recipients Total 5.6 Mln, With Spending Amounting To RM4.59 Bln -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- An estimated 5.6 million recipients eligible for the monthly SARA aid have been recorded, with total entitlements reaching RM5 billion a year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

2025: Sparking Malaysia’s Energy Transformation, Powering ASEAN’s Future

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- 2025 has been nothing short of an exciting year for Malaysia, sparking new ideas and driving growth across the energy sector.

Public Trust In Tax 2025: Asia And Beyond - Malaysia's Global Standing

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has emerged as a notable global performer in public trust in the tax system, underpinned by exceptionally strong confidence in the accounting profession and steady gains from digitalisation, according to findings by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).  

Paramount Acquires Land For RM579 Mln Housing Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Paramount Corporation Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Prima Kuasa Sdn Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with SJ Properties Sdn Bhd to acquire 19.62 hectares (48.49 acres) for a RM579 million housing project.

Sabah Exploring Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Conducting Implementation Study -- Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, through the Sabah Energy Commission (ECoS), has begun exploring renewable energy in the form of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and is currently conducting an implementation study along the state’s east coast, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Top Glove Foresees Improving Sales Volume To Europe To Meet Strong Orders

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects its sales volume to Europe to improve significantly during the second quarter of the financial year ending Aug 31, 2026 (2Q FY2026), underpinned by the recently secured strong orders.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking After Four-day Rally

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day rally to end lower on Wednesday, as profit-taking emerged following the benchmark index’s move into positive year-to-date territory.

ASEAN Confidence Remains Strong Despite Heightened Regional Tension

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN confidence remains strong despite developments and heightened attention surrounding regional tension, including the situation between Thailand and Cambodia.

Palm Oil Sector Holds Steady In 2025 As Golden Crop Spared From Debilitating US Tariffs

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil sector heaved a huge sigh of relief after it was exempted from the 19 per cent import tariff imposed

BPMB Provides RM97.63 Mln Financing Facility To Johor's Coronade Properties

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) today formalised a RM97.63 million Term Financing-i facility with Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd (CPSB) to fund public infrastructure works for Coronation Square, an integrated mixed-use development in Johor Bahru.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher For Fourth Consecutive Session

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its positive performance, closing higher for a fourth consecutive session, supported by improving local market sentiment underpinned by a firm domestic macroeconomic backdrop.