Agrobank Remains Optimistic About Agri-food Sector's Resilience Amid Global Challenges

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir

PUTRAJAYA, July 5 (Bernama) -- Agrobank remains optimistic about the resilience of the country's agri-food sector despite economic uncertainty and global supply chain disruptions.

PM Anwar Officiates SParK 2026, PUNB Targets RM2.25 Bln In Financing Approval For 2026-2030

PUTRAJAYA, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the launch of SParK 2026: Business Transformation, the flagship platform of Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB).

MACC Concludes Investigation Into Rohas Unit, No Further Action To Be Taken

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Rohas Tecnic Bhd’s 86.8 per cent-owned unit, HG Power Transmission Sdn Bhd (HPGT), has received confirmation from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) that its investigation involving the company has been concluded, with no further action to be taken against the company or its officers.

Azalea Vision Secures EIC Accelerator Funding To Advance Smart Contact Lens Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Azalea Vision, a Belgian healthtech company, announced it has been selected for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, the European Union’s (EU) flagship programme for breakthrough, market-creating deep tech.

Penang Technology Park @ Bertam's Infrastructure Works Completed

KEPALA BATAS, July 2 (Bernama) -- Ideal Property Group has completed all infrastructure works at its 880-acre (323.7-hectare) Penang Technology Park @ Bertam, with the development entering full delivery following the completion of its landmark entrance gateway.

More Than RM500 Mln Micro-financing Approved During May 15 To June 26 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (BERNAMA) -- The government has approved more than RM500 million in micro-financing, benefiting more than 30,000 entrepreneurs between May 15 and June 26, 2026, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Banks Increasingly Require Firms Seeking Loans To Provide Sustainability Reports -- ESGright

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- It will be hugely advantageous for big companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SMES) to comply with sustainable reporting requirements so that they have access to capital and markets and retain their competitiveness.

IDS Should Lead Sabah's Logistics Masterplan Initiative, Says Expert

LABUAN, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah should be formally mandated to initiate the Sabah Integrated Logistics and Transport Masterplan to unlock the state’s key progress in logistics planning, said logistics expert Datuk Ramli Amir.

U Mobile Completes Transition To Own 5G Network, Exits DNB Wholesale Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd has successfully migrated to its own nationwide ULTRA5G network after exiting the wholesale access agreement with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB).

Vocalbeats.AI Joins SGTech To Expand Industry Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI has joined SGTech, Singapore's technology industry trade association, as a member of its Singapore Enterprise Chapter, strengthening the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered audio company's engagement with the country's technology ecosystem.

Sustainable Finance Moves Into The Mainstream As Green Demand Grows

JAKARTA, July 1 (Bernama) -- Sustainable finance is becoming increasingly mainstream in the banking sector, as rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), green homes and other low-carbon investments prompts financial institutions to broaden their financing and investment offerings.

microLEAP, CASB, HDC Launch Initiative To Boost SME Access To Govt Contract Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Microleap PLT (microLEAP), Commerce Access Sdn Bhd (CASB) and Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) have launched a nationwide initiative aimed at improving small and medium enterprises' (SMEs) access to financing for government contracts through funding, training and business support.