Aishah Muhammad Yassin remembers her frazzled mother giving her a smartphone and putting on Upin & Ipin, a popular Malaysian animated seriesfor children, for her to watch. At that time (in 2018), I was a naughty kid, said Aishah, now 15, laughing. Her mother, busy with housework, was relieved when little Aishah became entranced by the antics of the five-year-old twins Upin and Ipin, who live with their sister and grandmother, and friends from various backgrounds and ethnicities in the fictional ..

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Thesales value of the manufacturing sector in 2025 hitRM1.97 trillion, an increaseof 4.2 per cent from RM1.89trillion in 2024, while sales in December last yearrose 6.4 per cent year-on-year, amountingto RM168.6 billion.

SERI KEMBANGAN, Feb 7 (Bernama) --Indias Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be introduced in Malaysia soon, said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The India-Malaysia CEOs Forum has called for a structured review of the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)to align with 21st century priorities such as digital trade, advanced services, and resilient supply chains.

KUALA LUMPUR,Feb 6 (Bernama) --The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has confirmed that the name of its secretary-general, Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob, has been misused in a fake investment scheme operating via the Telegram application.

PENDANG, Feb 6(Bernama) -- Food manufacturer Mudim Zakaria Food Industries Sdn Bhd has invested RM10 million in the purchase ofhigh-technology machinery to increase production capacity and ensure the quality of its products.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Quantum Motion has opened a new office in Spain, establishing a permanent base for quantum system development, integration and deployment in the European Union.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- SeenThis, the video advertising partner transforming how brands distribute video across the open web, has announced the next phase of its partnership with Lumen Research, the leading attention measurement company.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Toptal, the worlds largest fully remote workforce, has been ranked the number one most reliable professional services company in America on the Americas Most Reliable Companies 2026 list by Newsweek and Statista.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- MEX Maintenance Software, Australias leading maintenance management software provider, announced the release of MEX v16, a major upgrade to its flagship computerised maintenance management system (CMMS), delivering a refreshed user experience, streamlined workflows and enhanced mobile capabilities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), the worlds leading issuer of shariah-compliant short-term liquidity instruments, said its outstanding sukuk portfolio reached a record US$6.795 billion (US$1 = RM3.93), up 64 per cent from US$4.14 billion a year ago.

SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Mooring solutions provider Mooreast Holdings Ltd said it is collaborating with Sime Darby Joy Industries Sdn Bhd, a unit of Sime Darby Bhd, on offshore business opportunities, including renewable energy.

KUALA LUMPUR Feb 3 (Bernama) --The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said the governments push for tougher rules, stronger enforcement and a more supportive business ecosystem is timely amid intensifying global competition on the domestic front.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) --Propel Global Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd and Reservoir Link Energy Bhd to explore the development of a modular gas power plant in Sabah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Education First (EF) has opened a unique opportunity for a new title partner to join EF Pro Cyclingwhile remaining the teams long-term owner and anchor investor.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1(Bernama) --The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated inSabah and Sarawak for January2026, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- UMNO must move out of its comfort zone and take extraordinary steps, including generating new ideas, to enable the party to regain its dominance in the countrys political landscape, said itspresident Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Eco Business Park 8 (EBP8) today hosted its Eco Business Park 8 First Look event at the EcoWorld Sales Gallery in Eco Business Park II (EBPII), offering businesses and stakeholders an exclusive preview of the latest industrial development strategically located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) --Sri Lankas low- cost carrier and the first privately-owned international airlineFitsAirplans to increase its weekly flight frequencyto Malaysia to four from three by the end of March this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing, marking the first visit by a United Kingdom (UK) prime minister to China in eight years.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the appointment of former Federal Court judgeDatuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof as a new member of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) for a two-year term, effective Feb 1, 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The global air passenger market in 2025 saw strong demand and robust growth but masked ongoing capacity constraints in the airline industry due to decarbonisation challenges and supply chain issues, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 94,677 smallholders benefited from the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG), receiving RM9.50 million in payments between January and November 2025, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must shift its mindset from being primarily a trading nation to positioning itself as a technology nation, aligning capital, policy and industry to unlock the full potential of its existing advanced capabilities, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has to move fastto translate innovation into enterprise adoption, productivity gains and national competitiveness due to a growing pool of technology startups and rising digital readiness.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) --The government will ensure that the targeting of subsidies does not burden the people, thus enabling the government to increase the allocation of targeted aid to the people in an effort to strengthen a more inclusive social protection network.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) --The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has devised a more fair and equitable strategy to ensure that the refund allocations provided by the government can be distributed in an orderly manner, the Finance Ministry said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) --The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) said the Malaysia-United StatesAgreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) does not change the direction of the country's nuclear policy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) --Efforts to establish the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) can ensure that cooperation among all ethnic groups involved in an ecosystem or value chain can be maximised, said the Economy Ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) --Investment company VentureTech Sdn Bhd has invested in education technology (edtech) firm Tymba Education Group, which specialises in professional accountancy and finance qualifications.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) announcedthe Government of Mongolia recently received the National Productivity Master Plan for Mongolia 20262035 at the Deputy Prime Ministers office, Government Palace, Ulaanbaatar.

KUALA SELANGOR, Jan 28(Bernama) -- Syarikat Pasaraya BSK Sdn Bhd (BS Freshmart), which has 26 branches nationwide, is targeting to boost its revenue to aboutRM1.25 billion this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Coventry, the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance, has completed its third asset-backed securitisation since April 2025 under its LILY programme.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Arcteryx Equipment, the design company specialising in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, has appointed Avery Baker as its first Chief Brand Officer, a newly created executive role that marks a significant step in the companys global evolution.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Barisan Nasional (BN) must develop a smarter political strategy, including digital approaches and tactical measures, to prepare for the 16th General Election (GE16) within the next 22 months, its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) --The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) saiditsoutstanding short-term sukuk portfolio has reached a new record high of US$6.65 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- ANTA Sports Products Limited (ANTA Sports) has reached a share purchase agreement with Groupe Artmis, the Pinault familys investment company, to acquire a 29.06 per cent stake in PUMA SE for 1.5 billion euros in cash. (1 Euro = RM4.70)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has been recognised on the global stage after being conferred the prestigious World Outstanding Islamic Bank Excellence Award 2026 in London, the United Kingdom.

SHAH ALAM, Jan 26 (Bernama) --The Selangor government recorded state revenue collection of RM3.021 billion in 2025, thus recording a consistent increase for five consecutive years, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) --Malaysias gold priceis on track to surpass RM700 per gram going forward, supported by a softer US dollar and as the ringgit continues to strengthen, said analysts.