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BNM Considers Greater Risk-taking To Support Energy Transition - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is considering giving financial institutions more room to take on higher risks responsibly to support the energy transition, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

MOT Seeks Tax Incentives To Encourage Local Shipbuilding, Vessel Repairs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry (MOT) has proposed tax incentives under Budget 2027 to encourage more Malaysian vessels to be built and repaired locally, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Budget 2027 Must Enhance People’s Ability To Adapt To AI To Boost Nation’s Competitive Advantage - HR Consultant

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must undertake initiatives in Budget 2027 to accelerate the people’s ability to adapt to the dynamics of artificial intelligence (AI) rather than merely adopting it, a move which will help the country raise its competitive advantage.

MDSIDA Urges Direct Selling Industry To Embrace Technology, Drive Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Direct Selling Industry Development Association (MDSIDA) urges industry players to embrace technological transformation, including artificial intelligence (AI), to drive growth while maintaining ethical and compliance standards.

Poh Kong FY2026 Net Profit Jumps 60 Pct To RM193.37 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Poh Kong Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose 59.7 per cent to RM193.37 million for the financial year ended July 31, 2026 (FY2026), from RM121.10 million a year earlier.

Malaysian-made Notti Pet Food Aims To Expand 'Paw'-print Across Southeast Asia

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Food science nutritionist Yap Ke Yee established Notti Sdn Bhd in July 2023 to address a personal lack of nutritious pet food options in the market.

PMB Investment Declares 4.0 Sen For Shariah Premier Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- PMB Investment Bhd has announced annual income distributions of four sen per unit for the PMB Shariah Premier Fund and 3.20 sen per unit for the PMB Shariah Equity Fund for their respective financial years ended Aug 31, 2026 and Aug 30, 2026.

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.

AI Enters Halal Industry, But Human Inspectors Remain Essential - Indonesian Trade Attaché

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) could help make halal certification faster and more efficient, but human inspectors remain essential to verify ingredients and production processes, particularly for products with multiple formulations, an Indonesian trade official said today.

Govt Focuses On Replanting To Boost Productivity, Smallholders' Income - Noraini

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 (Bernama) — Oil palm replanting efforts, particularly to replace ageing trees, remain a key government focus for boosting productivity and income of smallholders.

Malaysian Ports Well Positioned To Lead Green Transition - SEAMAT Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian ports are well positioned to lead the country’s transition towards greener port operations, given their strategic role in connecting domestic industries to global markets and strengthening ASEAN’s trade links with major trading partners, including China.

Kaplan Professional Taps Melissa Chan To Lead Asia Business Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Kaplan Professional has appointed experienced education and digital learning executive, Melissa Chan as Head of Business Development, Asia, strengthening its presence in Singapore and across Asia.