MSMEs Loan Facilities, Financing Guarantees Increased To RM57 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Loan facilities and financing guarantees for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be increased to RM57 billion in 2027 from RM50 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Al-‘Aqar REIT Lodges Sukuk Programmes With Combined Limit Of RM3 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Al-‘Aqar Healthcare REIT (Al-`Aqar REIT) has lodged sukuk programmes with the Securities Commission Malaysia, with a combined nominal value of up to RM3 billion.

Helical Fusion Raises About US$20.6 Mln In Series B Second Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Helical Fusion Co Ltd, a fusion energy company, has announced the completion of a 3.23 billion Japanese yen (approximately US$20.6 million) Series B second close (US$1 = RM4.08).

Singapore’s MS First Capital Earns Superior Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Singapore’s MS First Capital Insurance Limited (MSFC) financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior).

Budget 2027: KUSKOP Seeks More Funding, Lower Business Costs For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- More funding and resources for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as lower costs of doing business are among the key priorities of the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) for Budget 2027, said its minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

Khazanah’s Dana Impak Mobilises RM2.6 Bln In Investments To Boost Local Firms

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s Dana Impak had mobilised RM2.6 billion in investments as at Dec 31, 2025, supporting around 130 Malaysian and Malaysian-linked companies and more than 4,200 talents.

Yinson Production's FPSO JAK Contract Extended To 2036

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s 79 per cent-owned subsidiary Yinson Production (West Africa) Pte. Ltd and its 49 per cent-owned Yinson Production (West Africa) Ltd have signed a contract amendment with Eni Ghana Exploration and Production Ltd (Eni).

West Asia Conflict Poses Downside Risks, But Impact On Malaysia's Financial Stability Manageable -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The implications of the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted global commodity supplies and strategic trade routes, have remained manageable for Malaysia's financial stability, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

MARGMA Seeks Export Cess Cut, Enhanced Tax, Labour Policies In Budget 2027

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has called on the government to remove or reduce the export cess, introduce stronger investment incentives, and enhance tax and labour policies under Budget 2027.

MSIA Seeks RM100 Mln Automation Allowance Limit; 200 Pct R&D Tax Deduction

MAG To Acquire Airbus' Sepang Aircraft Engineering

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire the latter’s wholly-owned subsidiary Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE).

AM Best Assigns B++ Financial Strength Rating To Beibu Gulf Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) to Beibu Gulf Property & Casualty Insurance Company Ltd (Beibu Gulf Insurance).