MIHAS 2026 On Track To Meet 50,000 Visitors Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 is on track to meet its target of 50,000 visitors as it entered its third day on a high note today.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar Despite Fed Rate Hike Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by bargain-hunting activity despite expectations of further US interest rate hikes.

Budget 2027: LIAM Calls For 8 Pct Service Tax Exemption, Review Of Reinsurers’ Tax Treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) --  The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has called on the government to exempt group employee insurance schemes from the eight per cent service tax under Budget 2027.

Anwar, Li Qiang Open New Era Of Malaysia-China Strategic Relations

HANGZHOU, Sept 25 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, China, is not just a routine diplomatic trip, but rather a new benchmark for the continuation of strategic relations that strengthen cooperation in various fields between the two countries.

Bee Breeding Project Generates Income For Kampung Air Merah Community

By Nur Faradilla Mohamad

MERSING, Sept 25 (Bernama) – The implementation of the SejaTi MADANI Programme has had a direct impact on the economy of the Kampung Air Merah community here when the stingless bee breeding project undertaken by 13 participants from the B40 group and asnaf successfully generated sales of RM19,108 in over a year.

Bubbles O2, Saudi Brand Kinza Explore Beverage Deal In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysian mineral water brand Bubbles O2 and Saudi Arabian beverage brand Kinza have agreed to explore opportunities to manufacture and distribute Kinza products in Malaysia.

ACC Expands SME Training Across ASEAN To Boost China Market Access

BEIJING, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) is expanding its training programmes across ASEAN to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) enter the China market, with a focus on free trade agreements (FTAs), customs procedures and cross-border e-commerce.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and most major currencies on Friday, amid mixed movements in global foreign exchange markets.

MADANI Govt To Address MSME Concerns Over foreign e-Commerce Competition -- PM Anwar

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government is finalising follow-up measures to address the concerns of local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by competition from foreign e-commerce platforms, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

China, Malaysia Agree On Proposed ECRL Extension To Rantau Panjang - PM Anwar

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China have agreed on the proposed extension of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project from Kota Bharu to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bangladesh Seeks Malaysia’s Expertise To Boost Halal Exports Into Southeast Asia

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is looking to leverage Malaysia’s expertise in halal certification and regulatory standards to strengthen its halal ecosystem and expand its halal exports into the Southeast Asian market, said Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Versus US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against major currencies on Thursday but weakened against the greenback as upbeat United States economic data reinforced expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (Fed).