KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has described claims of a loss of confidence in Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun by three state UMNO wings as merely personal opinions.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines will resume limited services to Doha (DOH) from July 2, 2026, following Qatars reopening of its airspace to international carriers and the gradual reinstatement of operations at Hamad International Airport (HIA), according to Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Shares of CelcomDigi Bhd were unchanged at the midday break following its announcement of an additional RM202 million shareholder advance to Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) --Malaysias economy is expected to grow by 4.6 per cent to 4.9 per cent over the next three years, supported by household consumption, artificial intelligence-related investments, and technology exports, said S&P; Global Ratings.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhds net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026) rose to RM72.83 million from RM68.42 million in the same period last year.

KOTA KINABALU, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Sabah state government has established a special committee to study the need for targeted subsidies as an effort to assist sectors affected by the rise in global oil prices, said Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is enhancing consumer engagement via its collaboration with Japanese electrical appliances retailer Nojima Malaysia, alongside plans to expand its broader Japanese brand ecosystem.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd (RHB) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the implementation of a Sustainable Vendor Financing Programme (SVFP).

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) --The United Arab Emirates (UAE) exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies (OPEC+) is unlikely to destabilise the alliance in the near term.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysias inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in 2025 as compared to 1.8 per cent inthe previous year, supported by the firmer ringgit, sustained household spending and initiatives by the government.

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) The Labuan CorporationAdvisory Council has unanimously agreed to support a proposal to establish an oil refinery on the island, describing it as a strategic move to spur economic growth and create employment opportunities.

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and N. Kuvineshwaren KUALA LUMPUR, April 27(Bernama) --Malaysia is weathering the fallout from the West Asia crisis better than many peers, supported by early government intervention over the past three years to strengthen economic resilience.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the mapping and location data company, and Baidu Maps have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced mapping, navigation and intelligent driving solutions for global automakers.

BANGI, April 27 (Bernama) --The Rumah Bangsa initiative is aimed at making it easier for young people to join UMNO, without having to navigate complicated procedures that could discourage their participation, said UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (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 New Zealands Tower Limited (Tower), with a stable outlook.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said he would refer to the top BN leadership following the action of 14 Negeri Sembilan UMNO/BN assemblymenwithdrawing support forthe Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, before issuing an official statement.

PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (Bernama) --Turkiyes Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan has called on Muslim nations to learn from Malaysias Islamic finance sector to build financial systems that are not dependent on Western networks.

PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (Bernama) --The current global economic challenges, compounded by geopolitical tensions, require Malaysia to recalibrate its priorities amid heightened uncertainty, saidPrime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUCHONG, April 25 (Bernama) --DAP will remain consistent in fighting for the reform and renewal agenda, despite acknowledging that implementation takes time as it requires understanding and consensus within the Unity Government.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) --DAP has once again reaffirmed that it remains steadfast in its principle of holding the royal institution in the highest regard and has never compromised on that matter.

KOTA KINABALU, April 25 (Bernama) -- Several political parties have applied to join Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), reflecting the states dynamic political landscape, said its secretary-general, Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Garment retailer Padini Holdings Bhd has commenced an internal review to assess the circumstances surrounding the freezing of certain identified bank accounts belonging to the company and its subsidiaries by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long- term issuer credit rating of bbb (Good),and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Bao Minh Insurance Corporation (BMI).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd maintains that its disclosures have been made in a timely and transparent manner, and reflect its continued adherence to regulatory standards and corporate governance best practices.

SHAH ALAM, April 24 (Bernama) -- Atlas Copco Group has invested about RM10 million in a new headquarters and integrated facility in Alam Impian here, as part of its expansion in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

JOHOR BAHRU,April 24 (Bernama) -- About 60 per cent or 6,009 out of more than 10,000 applications to join UMNO as new members under the Rumah Bangsa initiative are youth, UMNO Supreme Council memberDatuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) is offering a deferment of financing instalment payments for up to six months to its customers who were affected by a fire incident in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan, Sabah.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Fortinet, aglobal cybersecurity leader, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Malaysia through the deployment of itsMalaysia-based Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Point-of-Presence (PoP).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has been honoured as the Best Regulator in Promoting Islamic Finance for the third consecutive year at the IFN Awards.

KOTA KINABALU, April 22 (Bernama) -- The United Sabah National Organisation (USNO) officially announced today its withdrawal from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered audio company, has launched a major update to its smart productivity app, Owll, unveiling a purpose-built Apple Watch experience.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysias (BNM) international reserves stood at US$128.8 billion as at April 15, 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- MOVA AtomForm, a 3D printing brand within the MOVA technology ecosystem, has debuted its flagship Palette 300 at RAPID + TCT Boston 2026, signalling its expansion into the North American market.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) today approved three proposals covering logistics facilitation, risk mitigation and market expansion to ensure supply chains and the continuity of domestic industries are not severely disrupted amid the global supply crisis.

# PM Anwar Announces Additional RM5 Bln Facilities For MSMEs KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced special facilities totalling RM5 billion to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) facing the impact of the West Asia crisis. Anwar said details of the special facilities under Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would be announced in the near future. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said this facility complements the additional RM5 ..

By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) --The Malaysian government has moved swiftly to roll out targeted assistance measures to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid a global energy crisis triggered by conflict in West Asia, as authorities acknowledge mounting pressures on small businesses.

BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) --ASEAN must urgently strengthen regional coordination and craft a cohesive strategy on energy security and economic resilience in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Sufian Jusoh.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) --Airbus is set to expand its defence and space footprint in Malaysia through a series of signings and key announcements scheduled to take place at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibitions this week.

BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) --ASEAN needs to deepen regional integration and strengthen intra-regional investment to enhance its economic resilience amid growing global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) Group head and lead economist Allen Ng.

SHAH ALAM, April 19 (Bernama) -- Moreprominent figures, including those currently aligned with opposition parties, are expected to rejoin UMNO through the Gagasan Rumah Bangsa initiative, said party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.