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Economy
SME Corp Malaysia Opens 2026 MSME Programme Applications
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can now apply for the 2026 programmes under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) implemented by SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp).
Market
Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher, Tracking Regional Gains
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, mirroring the upbeat performance of regional peers and supported by positive sentiment following Wall Street's strong overnight gains.
KLCI Futures Open Higher In Early Trade
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Monday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.
Ringgit Opens Little Changed Against US Dollar On Mixed Global Sentiment
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
Corporate
Maybank, CGC Unveils RM1 Bln Portfolio Guarantee To Expand SME Financing Access
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) announced a new RM1 billion tranche under the Portfolio Guarantee (PG) scheme to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with improved access to financing across different stages of growth.
Marrybrown Marks Global Expansion With Egypt Franchise Partnership
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Marrybrown has signed a franchise agreement with Talaat Moustafa Retail (TMR), a subsidiary of Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), to mark its global expansion into Egypt, a major milestone for the halal quick-service restaurant brand.
McDonald’s Malaysia To Invest RM1 Bln Over Five Years, Open 100 Restaurants
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- McDonald’s Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.