BSN Expands Business Banking Access For Micro Entrepreneurs, Hawkers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has launched BSN BizGrow and BSN BizGrow+ to expand further business banking access for Malaysia’s micro entrepreneurs, including hawkers. 

Women Now In Senior Leadership In Business And Govt But Remain Largely Underrepresented In Roles That Carry Greatest Influence - WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Women have now reached senior leadership in business and government at levels that were rare in 2006, yet remain largely underrepresented in roles with the greatest economic and political influence, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Malaysia Projected To Grow 4.3 Pct Annually From 2026-2035, 'SEA-6' Economies Set For Steady Growth – Report

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is projected to register an average annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3 per cent from 2026 to 2035, according to a report entitled “From Tailwinds to Trade-Offs: Southeast Asia Outlook 2026-2035” released today.

Riding The Rails Of 'Sayang Malaysia' On Malaysia Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- I see those trains almost every day.

Budget 2027 Must Convert Resilience Into Productivity -- Economist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s imperative in the Budget 2027 cycle is no longer to generate growth, but to institutionalise growth stability -- making expansion more productive, inclusive and resilient across the cycle, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.

JC3 Journey To Zero Conference Set For Sept 28-29

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) will hold the JC3 Journey to Zero Conference 2026 at Sasana Kijang here on Sept 28-29.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

YTL Power, Ganda Power Secure Four Additional Siemens Energy Gas Turbine Units 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- YTL Power International Bhd, Ganda Power and Siemens Energy have signed reservation agreements for four additional SGT-9000HL gas turbine units. 

NCER Hopes For More Balanced, Strategic Allocations Under Budget 2027

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is seeking more balanced and strategic allocations under Budget 2027 to spur development in less-developed areas of the northern region and support growth in sectors beyond manufacturing.

NCER Explores EV, Automotive Investments As Part Of RM470 Bln Target

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) and automotive sectors as part of efforts to diversify investments beyond its strong electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor base.

NCER Targets RM470 Bln Investment Realisation By 2030

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) aims to realise a cumulative investment of RM470 billion by 2030, with 70 per cent of it contributed by key sectors such as electrical and electronics, automotive, high-value tourism and modern agriculture.

PITE 2026 Expands International Reach, Opens B2B Segment To Global Exhibitors

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) 2026 will expand its international reach by opening its business-to-business (B2B) segment to international exhibitors for the first time, creating new opportunities for tourism players to forge partnerships and tap into wider markets.