CMA Seeks Input On Opening Main Market To Non-Resident Foreign Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has called on relevant stakeholders and interested parties in the capital market to submit feedback on a proposal to open the Main Market to all categories of non-resident foreign investors, enabling them to invest directly.

Poppulo First In Industry To Earn ISO Certification For Responsible AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Poppulo, a global provider of employee communications and digital signage solutions, has obtained the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the world’s first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).

MIDA, MEIF Sign MoU To Strengthen Machinery, Engineering Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Machinery and Engineering Industries Federation (MEIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the machinery and engineering ecosystem.

Mizuho Bank Commits Nearly US$600 Mln To Support JS-SEZ -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Mizuho Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is committed to supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), providing nearly US$600 million (US$1=RM4.2) in financing for clients investing in the area.

MIDA, Dunham-Bush Drive Green Cooling Solutions For Malaysia's Data Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Dunham-Bush Industries Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s most established heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, hosted a seminar on data centre (DC) today, in partnership with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Labuan IBFC Marks 35 Years As Strategic Regional Financial Hub

 LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has reached a defining chapter in its 35-year journey, standing as a resilient, innovative and globally recognised hub for financial services.

Labuan IBFC Makes Global Financial Index Debut, Drives Islamic Digital Innovation

LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) achieved a milestone with its maiden inclusion in the Global Financial Centre Index (GFCI), cementing its reputation as a growing international financial hub.

Finance Minister II Briefed On Labuan IBFC’s Strategic Development

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today received a detailed briefing from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) on the progress, achievements and future direction of the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC).

Kathmandu Riots Deal Blow To Nepal’s Insurance Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Insured losses from the recent “Gen Z” protests in Kathmandu are mounting, posing a significant threat to Nepal’s already fragile non-life insurance market, according to a new AM Best commentary.

13MP Aims To Narrow State Gaps By Balancing Development Expenditure -- Amir Hamzah

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises reducing the development gap between states through a more balanced distribution of development expenditure (DE).

Nasi Lemak, ASEAN Fruits Among Culinary Diplomacy Highlights At AEM Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) --  The country’s iconic dish, nasi lemak, along with fruits from Malaysia and neighbouring ASEAN countries, such as salak and mata kucing, are among the culinary diplomacy highlights that have added flavour to this year’s ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting.

HouseBell Unveils English-Chinese App For Singapore Property Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- HouseBell, a real estate technology platform, has launched a fully bilingual English-Chinese mobile application (app) to tap into Singapore’s increasingly global property market.