SMEs Can Tap Over RM4 Bln Still Available Under BNM's SME SRF -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- More than RM4 billion out of the RM5 billion allocation under Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Small and Medium Enterprise Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) is still available to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) manage cash flow and reduce operational disruptions.

BNM's International Reserves At US$130.5 Bln As At June 15, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$130.5 billion as at June 15, 2026.

Govt Has Identified AI-Affected Sectors, Steps Up Reskilling, Upskilling -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) – The government has identified sectors that are expected to be affected by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and is stepping up efforts to improve skills and training to ensure the workforce is prepared to face the technological changes, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 

Sime Darby Property's New Economy Venture Launches RM2.6 Bln Sukuk Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd’s second real estate development fund, New Economy Venture (NEV), has launched a sukuk wakalah programme of up to RM2.6 billion in nominal value via its subsidiary, Sime Darby Property NEV (Holdings) Sdn Bhd

Rubicon Carbon Opens Singapore Office To Scale Asia Carbon Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Rubicon Carbon, a carbon credit investment and management firm, has opened a regional office in Singapore as it expands its presence in Asia and seeks to support the development of high-integrity carbon markets across the region.

Uzbekistan Keen To Deepen Investment, Business Links With Malaysia, ASEAN

TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is keen to strengthen investment and business ties with Malaysia and other ASEAN countries, particularly in high-value-added industries, manufacturing and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Banks Must Build Specialised SME Lending Capabilities – EBRD

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) --  Developing deeper capital markets and expanding financing access for underserved segments remain among the key challenges facing emerging Southeast Asian economies, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Fee For Interbank ATM Cash Withdrawals To Be Waived From July 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Customers of all banks in Malaysia can withdraw cash at any bank’s automated teller machine (ATM) or smart recycler machine (SRM) without paying the RM1 fee starting July 1, 2026.