10h ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must demand reciprocal market access from major trading partners such as the European Union (EU) and China, especially in sectors like palm oil, halal products and electric vehicle (EV) battery minerals, to safeguard its regional trade stability amid rising global protectionism, an analyst said.
11d ago
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to attract more strategic investments in cybersecurity through the hosting of the Cyber Defence and Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2025, a regional platform that not only showcases the latest innovations but also reinforces Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN cybersecurity initiatives.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil producers must intensify hedging efforts and expand downstream to mitigate the risk of sudden price volatility, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
29d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has allocated RM10 million to empower Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the motorcycle maintenance and repair sector through the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development (PUMP) MotoExpert Programme.
1m ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Extending the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok would complete the missing eastern corridor of the Singapore–Kunming Rail Link (SKRL), unlocking Malaysia’s strategic potential in cross-border logistics, an expert said.
1m ago
By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The 90-day tariff pause between the United States (US) and China offers Malaysia a critical opportunity to reposition itself economically, according to economists.
2m ago
PASIR PUTEH, April 17 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is now on track for completion by December 2026, with the entire alignment from Kota Bharu to Selangor recording a work progress of 81.07 per cent as of last month.
3m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Tune Protect Malaysia, in partnership with Malaysia’s leading ticketing platform, Ticket2U Sdn Bhd, has launched Ticket Refund Insurance, offering enhanced financial security to ticket buyers and setting a new standard in event protection.
3m ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The global financial markets and regional export-reliant economies including Malaysia are bracing for increased volatility following US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff rollout effective April 5 and April 9, 2025.
3m ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
This is the conclusion of a three-part series on maintenance fee collection in strata properties. It examines enforcement challenges under the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757), the role of JMBs and MCs and the responsibilities of owners and tenants.
3m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Active companies owned by agencies under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) recorded a pre-tax profit of RM259.97 million in 2024, Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said.
4m ago
SHAH ALAM, March 3 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Selangor has appointed Raja Nazirin Shah Raja Mohamad as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective today.