RM120 Digital Pivot Helps Coffee Entrepreneur Hit RM4 Mln Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- A RM120 investment in a website helped local coffee entrepreneur Mirwan Badri Ahmad Badri turn a pandemic setback into nearly RM4 million in sales within two years.

Amanah Raya Declares 4.50 Sen Per Unit Syariah Trust Fund Income Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- Amanah Raya Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, AmanahRaya Investment Management Sdn Bhd (ARIM), declared an income distribution of 4.50 sen per unit for the AmanahRaya Syariah Trust Fund (ARSTF) for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2026.

PM Anwar Announces Six Immediate Measures To Address People's Cost Of Living

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced six immediate measures for the people covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing, which will take effect on Sept 1.

KPK, MPOB Ready To Help Smallholders Mitigate El Nino Impact - Noraini

BATU PAHAT, Aug 30 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK), through its agencies including the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), is ready to assist smallholders in dealing with the effects of the El Nino phenomenon. 

From Hiccups To Convenience: A Malaysian's Journey Through Guiyang's Digital Economy

From Abdul Hamid A Rahman

GUIYANG, CHINA, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- As a Malaysian journalist on assignment to observe Guiyang’s growing digital economy during Merdeka month, my first lesson about life in one of China’s emerging technology cities did not come from an artificial intelligence laboratory, a data centre or an autonomous vehicle.

Access, Visibility Key To Unlocking Asia's Motorsport Talent, Says Motorsport Engineer

SINGAPORE, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Asia has no shortage of technically capable talent for Formula One (F1) and the wider motorsport industry, but access and the lack of clear career pathways remain key barriers for aspiring professionals in the region, said motorsport engineer Nida Anis.

No Rubber Production Incentive Payment For August 2026 - MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for August 2026 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak was not activated because cup lump rubber’s monthly average farm gate price was above RM3.00 per kilogramme (kg).

West Asia Crisis: Govt Monitoring Inflation To Avoid Cost Pressure On The People

KOTA BHARU, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government is monitoring inflation movements due to developments in the West Asian crisis to ensure cost pressures from supply disruptions and rising commodity prices do not burden the people.

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are likely to trade higher next week, in line with the cash market, said an analyst.

HDC Leads 15 Exporters To Fi South America As Halal Exports To Brazil Hit RM860.45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) led 15 Malaysian halal-certified exporters to Fi South America 2026 in Sao Paulo as Malaysia’s halal exports to Brazil increased to an estimated RM860.45 million in 2025 from RM510.82 million in 2023.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Range-Bound With Positive Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain range-bound within the 1,710–1,740 levels with a positive bias next week, an analyst said.

Ringgit Expected To Remain Well Supported Next Week Ahead Of BNM OPR Decision

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain well supported next week ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Sept 3, with the central bank widely expected to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.