Economy Ministry Drafting Legislative Framework To Curb Rent-Seeking Practices

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is detailing a proposed legislative framework to curb rent-seeking practices, including assessing the need to enact new laws or improve existing provisions.

New Smart Manufacturing Scheme To Give SMEs, Mid-tier Firms Greater Access To Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) have introduced the Smart Manufacturing scheme to facilitate greater access to capital and support the business growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and mid-tier companies (MTCs) in strategic sectors.

Malaysian Lubricant Producer Hyrax Oil Expands Reach Across Five Southeast Asian Markets

BANGKOK, July 21 (Bernama) -- Hyrax Oil Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian producer of lubricants and transformer insulating oils, signed agreements on Tuesday to expand the reach of its Hyrax Estramol ester transformer fluids into Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.

Tabung Haji In Much Stronger Financial Position Following Recovery Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is in a much stronger financial position now compared with 2018 following continuous recovery and restructuring efforts.

Agrobank Launches First Shariah-Compliant Financing For Paddy Farmers

KOTA KINABALU, July 21 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has introduced a shariah-compliant financing facility specifically designed to help paddy farmers nationwide finance their paddy cultivation operating costs in a more systematic, sustainable and inclusive manner.

OCBC Malaysia Wins FinanceAsia SME Bank Award For Third Year

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Malaysia) was named Best Bank for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Malaysia international category at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, marking its third consecutive win.

Sabah Collects RM1.38 Bln In State Sales Tax As Of June

KOTA KINABALU, July 21 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s state sales tax collection for the main sectors as of June 30 this year stood at RM1.38 billion, the State Legislative Assembly was told today.

Malaysia Sees High Digital Service Adoption, 98 Pct Are Frequent Users

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- A total of 98 per cent of Malaysian respondents described themselves as frequent users of digital services, cementing the nation's status as a digital-first nation, according to IDEMIA Group's IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) study.

West Asia Conflict Could Add RM1.1 Bln To Construction Diesel Bill In 2026 - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The West Asia conflict could add RM1.1 billion to the construction industry’s diesel bill in 2026, given the higher average diesel price since the turmoil began, Juwai IQI co-founder and group chief executive officer Kashif Ansari said today.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Foreign Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, as renewed foreign inflows are expected to continue supporting the recovery of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI).

BYD Sime Motors Launches First BYD Certified Outlet In Asia Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- BYD Sime Motors has launched BYD Certified, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker's official certified pre-owned vehicle programme, marking the establishment of the first BYD Certified outlet in the Asia Pacific region.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Robust Economic Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by robust Malaysian economic data that reinforced confidence in the country's economic fundamentals.