6d ago
By Nor Liyana binti Zulkifli
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Pahang government plans to position the state as a major halal hub in Peninsular Malaysia by branding Kuantan Port as a halal-friendly port, leveraging its integration with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).
6d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Pakistan plans to bring private sector players from the textile and Islamic banking sectors to participate in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2027.
6d ago
SUBANG JAYA, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The decision on the abolition of the 30 per cent Bumiputera equity requirement for private educational institutions (IPS) falls under the purview of the relevant ministry in accordance with its jurisdiction, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Meta Platforms Inc has launched the Small Business Growth Academy (SBGA) to help Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) use AI-enabled tools and WhatsApp for Business to find and connect with customers, improve productivity and grow across borders.
6d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Islamic Accounting Standards for Baitulmal, Zakat and Waqf (PPIBZW) aim to standardise financial reporting among the 14 State Islamic Religious Councils (MAIN), including how zakat and waqf transactions are recognised, said Accountant General of Malaysia Nasran Omar.
6d ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ongoing Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 is a practical platform to connect Malaysian and Chinese entrepreneurs, with durian-based products from Perak seen as having the greatest potential to tap into the China market.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 is on track to meet its target of 50,000 visitors as it entered its third day on a high note today.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) – Data supporting Malaysia’s new MediAsas Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) pricing framework reveals that third-party payers covered RM3.9 billion in hospital billings, while patients paid RM932 million out of pocket.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) software company, has been named a Category Leader in Chartis Research’s RiskTech Quadrant for AML Transaction Monitoring Solutions 2026, moving into the upper reaches of the quadrant from its 2025 position.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad will lead an official mission to India from Sept 27 to Oct 1, 2026, to strengthen Malaysia’s engagement with the Indian market.
7d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore has established a new national identity for its chip industry named SG Semiconductor to strengthen its role in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yields to remain broadly stable and range-bound ahead of key economic data releases next week, while easing geopolitical tensions could support market sentiment.