MELAKA, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The tabling of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) findings on Tabung Haji in Parliament is aimed at clearing the institution of wrongdoing and seeking justice in defence of the dignity of Muslims in the country, Pakatan Harapan (PH) Election Director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has accepted the proposal to establish a disaster and disease control fund for the agri-commodity sector as one of Budget 2027s main initiatives to help reduce losses for smallholders due to natural disasters, pest attacks, and crop diseases.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8(Bernama) --Malaysias minimum wage could be raised to RM1,900-RM2,000 but should be introduced gradually and tailored to different sectors and states to ease pressure on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct8 (Bernama) -- Malaysias economic growth is expected to face external risks in 2027, particularly geopolitical uncertainties, US trade protectionism,and high interest rates in advanced economies, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to take legal action and strengthen international cooperation to maximise the recovery of the remaining misappropriated assets of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Penang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has received 21 complaints over RON95 petrol quality following social media claims that vehicles developed problems after refuelling at certain petrol stations.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 (Bernama) --PEN SJ Electronics Sdn Bhd has pledged to invest over US$70 million (US$1=RM4.08) to establish an advanced packaging materials and thermal management solutions facility in Penang, which is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, a cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, has announced the commencement of construction of KIX15, a new 24 megawatt (MW) data centre at its KIX Campus in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has released the 19th edition of the APO Productivity Databook, providing harmonised comparisons of Asias economic growth and productivity from 1970 through 2024, with projections through 2035.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- A total of RM41.5 billion in investments were approved for Negeri Sembilan from 2023 to June 2026 under the purview of the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), with the potential to create 14,953 job opportunities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) --A total of 21,391 talents have been trained in the semiconductor sector as of June 2026 through various talent development programmes conducted by higher education institutions and technical training providers, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched the K-Beauty Texture Edit, a special-edition skin care collection that builds on the momentum of its largest consumer-facing global brand platform, Beauty Is More Beautiful Shared,which was unveiled in September.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Tribe Payments, a global payments fintech specialising in issuer and acquirer processing, has appointed Alex Lim as Head of Sales and Solutions, Asia-Pacific (APAC).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) and its Compliance Officers Networking Group (CONG) are calling for stronger intelligence sharing, responsible use of technology and closer cooperation across the financial ecosystem.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) --Zetrix AI Bhd said it has submitted a proposed solution to the government to address its outstanding remittances for consideration.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5(Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry has received 9,955 new and extensionproject proposals totallingRM944 billion for 2027.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd has reverted to its former name Datasonic Group Bhd after its shareholders approved the proposed name at its recent annual general meeting on Sept 30.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The federal governments financial performance in 2025 improved, with the deficit falling by RM3.878 billion,bringing the deficit-to-gross domestic product ratio to 3.7 per cent from4.1 per cent in 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The financial position of households has remained generally resilient, supported by Malaysia's stable labour market conditions, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is now widely used to create business documents, but new research from Templafy suggests businesses are not yet capturing its full productivity potential, as faster document generation does not always translate into faster completion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama)-- All parties must strive to ensure that Islamic finance remains innovative, inclusive and globally competitive in navigating the challenging period of global and economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

SUBANG JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) today recognised 23 outstanding nominees at the 7th BMCC Business Excellence Awards (BEA) for their performance, innovation and impact on the United Kingdom (UK)-Malaysia business landscape

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1(Bernama) --More than 268,000 taxpayers have submitted 1.99 billion e-invoices as at Oct 1, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) said.

SEREMBAN, Oct 1 (Bernama) --Negeri Sembilan DAP today lodged a police report over a social media post allegedly linking the party to the states ongoing crisis and royal institution.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Umios Corporation and Wah Kong Corporation have completed the establishment of a strategic joint venture (JV) centred on Pet World International Sdn Bhd (PWI), a major Malaysian pet food company.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30(Bernama) --A special meeting with 25 Negeri Sembilan state assemblymen tonight did not discuss yesterdaysaudience between Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim and Negeri Sembilan Yang Dipertuan BesarTuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, said state UMNO chiefDatuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will be thesingle lead agency to approve bunkering licences and related permits starting Feb 1, 2027, said its Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) --Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is considering giving financial institutions more room to take on higher risks responsibly to support the energy transition, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) The Negeri Sembilan government must continue to function as usual to ensure the well-being and interests of the people are not affected by the current political crisis in the state.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will hold a special meeting tonight with assemblymen from the parties forming the Negeri Sembilan government to seek a solution to the political crisisin the state.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Barisan Nasional (BN) will finalise the form of political cooperation and the logo to be used for the Melaka state election after completing discussions with the relevant party leaders this week, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) --Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) has taken a firm stand against attempts to depose and demean the reigning ruler, describing such actions as insolent and contrary to the constitutional obligation to uphold the dignity of the Malay Rulers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Meta Platforms Inchas launched the Small Business Growth Academy (SBGA) to help Malaysianmicro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)use AI-enabled tools and WhatsApp for Business to find and connect with customers, improve productivityand grow across borders.

HANGZHOU, Sept 25 (Bernama) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three- day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, China, is not just a routine diplomatic trip, but rather a new benchmark for the continuation of strategic relations that strengthen cooperation in various fields between the two countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) --Jumio, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence, has announced the appointment of Matt DeLauro as Chief Revenue Officer.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysias Leading Index (LI) grew 1.1 per cent year-on-year in July 2026 to 115.3 points from 114.0 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

From Harlina Samson HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government is finalising follow-up measures to address the concerns of local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by competition from foreign e-commerce platforms, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of a (Excellent) of Samsung Property & Casualty Insurance Company (China) Ltd (Samsung P/C China), with a stable outlook.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has expanded its lineup with the launch of IX800FXF2YMS4, a dual silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field- effect transistor (MOSFET) module for industrial equipment.

By K. Naveen Prabu KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24(Bernama) --The China Pavilion at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 is seeking to strengthen Malaysia-China halal trade by expanding business links and exploring opportunities across the halal supply chain.