Malaysia Remains Committed To Facilitating New Investment - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to facilitating new investments while addressing challenges arising from the geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

MADANI Economy indicators Record Positive Achievements Thus Far -- Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Indicators that determine the success of the MADANI Economy framework have shown positive achievements thus far, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. 

Anwar: RM1.1 Bln Sapura Energy Injection A Loan, Not A Sunk Cost

PUTRAJAYA, March 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the RM1.1 billion injection into Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) is a loan, not a sunk cost, and must be repaid.  

Maintenance Fees: The Hard Truth - JMBs And MCs Lack Expertise, Residents Neglect Responsibility

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

This is the conclusion of a three-part series on maintenance fee collection in strata properties. It examines enforcement challenges under the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757), the role of JMBs and MCs and the responsibilities of owners and tenants. 

Observo AI, SiS Technologies Ink Deal To Meet Singapore's Data Pipeline Demands

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Observo AI, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered telemetry data pipelines, has entered a strategic distribution partnership with SiS Technologies, a premier value-added distributor in Singapore.

More Than 26,000 Companies Use E-Invoice System, 207.4 Million E-Invoices Issued So Far -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) --  A total of 26,665 companies have used the e-invoice system since it was implemented in August 2024, with 207.4 million e-invoices issued as of March 10, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Malaysia Strengthens Semiconductor Supply Chain With ASEAN Member Countries- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR,  March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain together with ASEAN member countries, in line with its ASEAN chairmanship this year, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

MEUFTA: EU, Malaysia To Restart Trade Talks Before Summer

By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) expects the first round of negotiations on resuming the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) to take place before the summer or second half of 2025, said European External Action Service managing director for Asia and the Pacific Niclas Kvarnström.

Xsolla Expands Payment Options With 11 Methods In MENA Region

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company, Xsolla has introduced 11 new local payment methods in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

BRF Ingredients, Symrise Win F3 Krill Replacement Challenge For Aquaculture Innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The F3 – Future of Fish Feed announced the winners of the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge, awarding Brazil-based BRF Ingredients and Germany-based Symrise for their innovative solutions to replace krill in aquaculture feed.

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

Maintenance Fee Arrears: Should We Be Concerned?

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Unpaid maintenance fees in strata developments have reached worrying levels, with arrears estimated in the hundreds of millions — and potentially billions, if unaddressed.