7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Petrol Station Operators Association of Malaysia (Bumipeda) has urged the government to review the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charged on credit card transactions.
7d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-All Items for general households rose by 1.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) during the first half (1H) of 2026, compared to the 0.9 per cent increase in 2H 2025.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Measures to diversify supply sources and assess strategic stockpiling needs are crucial for extending the resilience of the country's petroleum supply beyond the current operational period, according to the Ministry of Economy.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM360.90 million from RM231.63 million in the same quarter a year ago.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Mynews Holdings Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Mynews Retail Sdn Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Thung Hing Metal Industry Sdn Bhd to acquire 13.5 acres leasehold industrial land in Rawang, Selangor for RM24.70 million.
8d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Market intelligence company Kpler’s senior crude oil analyst Muyu Xu has warned that crude oil prices can climb above US$100 per barrel and even spike to US$120 due to acute supply constraints if the war between the United States and Iran in West Asia persists for another one or two weeks.
8d ago
SEREMBAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- The synergy in strategic development between Selangor and Negeri Sembilan has the potential to create a new economic corridor capable of boosting the competitiveness of the country's central region through the strengthening of investment networks, high-tech industries and integrated logistics infrastructure.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater solutions, has completed its work for a major new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden, strengthening Europe’s capacity to produce technologies powering an increasingly digital and electrified world.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The government is aligning the investment direction of government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and public funds through a clear national development policy, the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) mechanism, and the strategic role of the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc).
8d ago
GEORGE TOWN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Factories and industry players, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, are advised to capitalise on the country's strong trade performance this year by reinvesting profits into research and development (R&D), automation, and talent development to enhance long-term competitiveness.
8d ago
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Sales from the ongoing Food and Drinks Malaysia (FDM) exhibition here are set to exceed last year’s figure of US$265 million or RM1.081 billion, despite challenges such as supply chain impediments and rising costs.
8d ago
By Anis Nabilla Md Wazilah
KUANTAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is expected to greatly benefit entrepreneurs in expanding their markets as well as strengthening economic growth, particularly in the East Coast.