17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for stronger international cooperation to ensure stable global gas markets and reliable energy supplies, emphasising that energy security is fundamental to industrial competitiveness, investment confidence and sustainable economic growth.
17d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- A total of 99,030 job opportunities are expected to be created through 2,746 approved investment projects in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), opening up more opportunities for Malaysians to fill high-skilled jobs and enjoy better incomes.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The economic growth target of up to seven per cent per year for Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perlis states (SG4) must be supported by implementation capacity, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd’s net profit rose to RM197.51 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026, compared to RM114.04 million in the same quarter a year ago supported by higher sales.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance programmes must remain short-term measures rather than permanent features, as they are designed to help households cope with rising living costs and maintain their purchasing power, an economist said.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) will strengthen Malaysian businesses’ capacity to compete internationally and adopt sustainable practices through over RM1 billion in strategic initiatives mandated by the government under Budget 2027.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is strengthening the specialised oleochemical sector as well as the development of palm-based nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products, to reduce reliance on the export of crude palm oil (CPO).
21d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Terengganu state government-linked company, EPIC Bhd, has been named a finalist at the Transport Expo Asia (TXA) Awards 2026 in the Best Port Operator category.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has moved its Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) further from planning towards implementation, as heads of national productivity organisations from its member economies met in Manila from Oct 20 to 22.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- More than 100 business delegates from 30 countries and regions, including BRICS members and partner nations, met over 200 local companies at a trade and investment conference that opened in Jinan, the capital of east China’s Shandong province.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The RM2,000 minimum wage exemption for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with annual sales revenue below RM50 million in Budget 2027, effective June 2027, would help businesses adjust their workforce recruitment and salary structures, said SME Corporation Malaysia.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- YYForce Inc (YYForce) has outlined plans for an artificial intelligence (AI) platform linking hotel staff, robots and smart-building systems, with a long-term aim of supporting future superintelligence applications if such technology becomes available.