IHH On Managing Healthcare Price Increase In Challenging Environment

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- With the West Asia conflict showing no sign of abating, Malaysians may have to brace for rising healthcare costs and continued inflationary pressures, said IHH Healthcare Bhd Malaysia chief executive officer Dr Kamal Amzan.

IEM Takes Dual Action Approach To Address Global Supply Crisis Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) has released its Engineering Impact Survey Report to address the impact of the global supply crisis triggered by recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

Global Crisis: Economy Ministry Focusing On Strengthening Economic Resilience

BATU KAWAN, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is focusing on efforts to strengthen the nation’s economic resilience and safeguard the supply of key input materials amidst the ongoing global uncertainty and crises.

Targeted Solutions, Not Monetary Policy, More Effective In Addressing Supply Shocks - BNM

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Monetary policy is primarily a demand management tool. As such, it is generally a less appropriate tool in addressing supply-driven shocks, such as rising fuel and commodity prices, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

BNM Seen Holding OPR Through 2026 Despite Rising Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today reinforced expectations that the central bank will likely hold the rate throughout 2026, although investment banks and research houses caution that prolonged geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices could still alter the inflation outlook.

PUNB Cuts Prosper Grow Financing Profit Rate To Support Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) has reduced the financing profit rate under its PROSPER GROW scheme to 3.5 per cent per annum from between 5.0 and 6.75 per cent previously to help Bumiputera entrepreneurs cope with rising operating costs. 

Early Intervention Cushions Malaysia Against West Asia Shock

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and N. Kuvineshwaren

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is weathering the fallout from the West Asia crisis better than many peers, supported by early government intervention over the past three years to strengthen economic resilience.

MIDA Facilitated Approval Of Tax Incentives For 220 Johor Projects In 2025

JOHOR BAHRU, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) facilitated the approval of tax exemptions and incentives for 220 projects in Johor, reinforcing the Federal Government's commitment to the state's industrial growth in 2025.

MOVA AtomForm Expands Into North America With Flagship Product Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- MOVA AtomForm, a 3D printing brand within the MOVA technology ecosystem, has debuted its flagship Palette 300 at RAPID + TCT Boston 2026, signalling its expansion into the North American market.

Waste To Watts: Powering Malaysia’s Clean Energy From Farm Waste

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Aligning waste management policy, financing, technical expertise and community engagement could transform Malaysian livestock waste from an environmental burden into a meaningful contributor to Malaysia’s clean energy future, according to the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia).

Invest Selangor To Hold Engagement Sessions For Phase 2 Of Resilience Package

SHAH ALAM, April 20 (Bernama) -- Invest Selangor Bhd will hold engagement sessions with key sectors such as services and construction within one to two weeks as part of efforts to boost the state’s economic resilience through the Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package Phase 2.

Naico Malaysia Launches MyAERO Challenge To Strengthen National Talent Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (Naico Malaysia) has launched the MyAERO Challenge 2026, a national-level initiative aimed at building a sustainable aerospace talent pipeline.