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.

MSMES With Annual Revenue Below RM3 Mln Exempt From E-invoicing

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with annual sales of less than RM3 million will not be required to implement e-Invoicing following the increase in the e-Invoice implementation threshold from RM1 million to RM3 million.

MSMEs With Annual Revenue Below RM3 Mln Exempt From E-invoicing - LHDN

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with annual sales of less than RM3 million will not be required to implement e-Invoicing following the increase in the e-Invoice implementation threshold from RM1 million to RM3 million.

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.

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.

Rubber Market Expected To Remain Firm Next Week On Limited Supply

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is seen to remain firm with a slight upward bias next week, supported by expectations of limited supply of the commodity amid adverse weather conditions.

Govt Studies Proposals To Boost MSMEs Under Budget 2027 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The government is studying various proposals and initiatives to help boost business activity among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under Budget 2027, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah said.

TKB To Strengthen Tourism Ecosystem, F&B Through RM1 Bln Urban Forest

IPOH, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Urban Forest development worth over RM1 billion in Tambun here is expected to be a catalyst for the state's economic growth when the 84-acre project is completed within three years.

Ringgit Ends Higher Ahead Of Fed Chair’s Jackson Hole Remarks

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the greenback and major currencies on Friday ahead of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Petronas Posts Resilient Half-Year Results, Remains Steadfast In Safeguarding Energy Security 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- For the first half of the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026), Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recorded modest net profit and revenue that reflected disciplined execution, operational reliability and commercial excellence amid a challenging macro environment.

Malaysia Secures RM218.5 Bln In Approved Investments In 1h 2026 - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up 11.7 per cent from RM195.5 billion in the same period last year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).