2d ago
By M.Saraswathi and Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Islamic finance industry is evolving beyond traditional banking to play a wider role in people’s lives and the economy, from helping microentrepreneurs build sustainable businesses to enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enter global markets.
3d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to remain steady next week, with a slight upward bias as any upward or downward pressure is likely to be minimal.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Fuzhou’s fishery output value surpassed 70 billion Chinese yuan for the first time in 2025, ranking first in China for the 31st consecutive year, according to the organisers of the World Maritime Equipment Conference 2026. (100 Chinese yuan = RM61.21)
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Johor's expanding data centre industry is expected to drive significant electricity demand, highlighting the need for continued power infrastructure development, said BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.
4d ago
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) has called for closer collaboration among the Labuan Port Authority (LPA), Labuan Corporation, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and industry stakeholders to strengthen direct shipping services and enhance Labuan’s maritime connectivity.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and Citibank Bhd (Citi) have announced a US$75 million (US$1=RM4.07) structured trade finance facility to improve working capital management, enhance liquidity and strengthen supply chain resilience to support MAG’s operational requirements across Asia.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The future of transport must support long-term economic growth while responding responsibly to environmental challenges, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT).
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Exsim Hospitality Bhd has secured a RM13.49 million subcontract from Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd to supply, fabricate, deliver and install carpentry works.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Taiwan’s CTBC Bank has won three awards at The CorporateTreasurer Awards 2026 in Singapore, including Best for FX/Hedging Solutions – North Asia, marking its fifth recognition from the publication.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Chery’s robotics brand AiMOGA Robotics plans to open an initial network of 300 experience centres worldwide after launching its first home companion robot, Mobo, which has drawn interest from more than 10,000 prospective users.
5d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Thursday, as firmer regional rubber futures supported sentiment, while subdued demand from China’s tyre manufacturing sector capped further upside, a dealer said.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- London-based fusion energy start-up Hephaestus has emerged from stealth, having raised US$17.2 million to date, with its latest funding round led by CiRi Ventures. (US$1 = RM4.07)