Malaysian Rubber Market Ends Lower In Line With Regional Peers

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market finished lower today in tandem with losses in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

MITI Imposes Permit Requirement On US-Origin AI Chip Exports, Transshipments To Close Regulatory Gaps

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Effective immediately, all exports, tranships and transits of high-performance AI chips of US origin are subject to a Strategic Trade Permit, an initiative to  close regulatory gaps, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced today.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Supply Concerns, Trade Uncertainty

UALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid concerns over natural rubber shortages due to inclement weather in major producing countries, with gains capped by falling oil prices and global trade uncertainty, a dealer said.

MyComplianceOffice Enhances Platform With AML, KYC Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- MyComplianceOffice (MCO), a compliance technology provider, has enhanced its platform with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) capabilities.

Yinson's Net Profit Slips To RM115 Mln In 1Q Ended April 30,2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter (1Q) ended April 30, 2025, fell to RM115.0 million from RM203.0 million recorded in the same period a year ago. 

Crude Oil May Climb To US$85 Per Barrel On Geopolitical Risks, Says Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to rise towards US$85 per barrel in the near term, driven by supply-side risks stemming from recent geopolitical developments, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Tehran: A Melting Pot Of History And Culture That Should Be Cherished, Not Shelled

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- It is indeed a sad state of affairs to note that the calm and peaceful Tehran I saw during a visit to Iran just last April has shockingly been shattered and turned into a war zone overnight. 

MITI Probes Alleged Breach Involving Nvidia-powered AI Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI)  is verifying with relevant agencies to see whether any local laws have been breached following reports of a Chinese company using Nvidia-powered artificial intelligence (AI) chips for Large Language Model (LLM) training in Malaysia.

Unison’s Stingless Bee Innovation Positions Malaysia For Expo 2025 Spotlight

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Unison Technology & Manufacturing (M) PLT is introducing modular hive systems and training initiatives to strengthen stingless bee farming and rural livelihoods in Malaysia in line with the country’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka.

Geopolitical, Economic Risks Cloud Airline Outlook – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- Ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties present the most significant risks to the airline industry outlook, said International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general Willie Walsh.

Strengthen Corporate Remittance Procedures In Line With AMLATFPUAA - Expert

By Sevagamy Nythiananthan

KUALA LUMPUR, 31 May (Bernama) -- Malaysian financial institutions should strengthen their due diligence procedures for corporate remittances in line with existing regulations under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001.

Global Business On Edge: Uncertainty Now Bigger Threat Than Red Tape

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) revealed that while regulatory complexity remains a challenge in certain regions, it is growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty that now poses the greatest threat to international business operations.