Philippines Actively Exploring Joint Venture Opportunities For Airport Development 

From Kisho Kumari

MANILA, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Philippines is actively exploring joint venture opportunities for the country’s airport development. 

Plus Xnergy Advocates For Policies To Accelerate Solar Adoption In Budget 2025

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 should include more robust and flexible policies aimed at enhancing solar adoption, both for businesses and homeowners, according to Plus Xnergy Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Bank Islam Launches Second Tranche Of Sukuk Wakalah Amounting To RM250 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has launched its second tranche of additional Tier-1 capital sukuk wakalah from its RM5.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah Programme amounting to RM250 million Perpetual Non-Call five years.

MITI Commits To Sustainable Markets And Net-zero Pathway

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will ensure industry access to sustainable markets, while improving resource efficiency, strengthening governance and supporting the country's net-zero target.

Regulators Need To Engage By Listening And Experimenting When Innovating - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Regulators need to continuously listen to feedback from various parties as part of their engagement when incorporating innovation.

Finance Professionals Urged To Address Wage Inequality For Sustainable Business Practices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Finance and accountancy professionals must confront wage inequality and take a leading role in promoting sustainable business practices, according to a report published by ACCA Global, Shift, and Forvis Mazars.

National Cloud Policy Forthcoming, To Focus On Four Key Areas -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the National Cloud policy will be forthcoming, emphasising on the four core areas of public service innovation and efficiency; economic competitiveness and growth; fuelling economic expansion by enabling businesses, strengthening user trust and data security; and empowering citizens through digital inclusivity.

AKPK Reports 53,000 Under-30s Owe RM1.9 Bln - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) reports that 53,000 individuals under 30 are burdened by nearly RM1.9 billion in cumulative debt.

SC Unveils Regulatory Sandbox To Boost Tokenisation Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will introduce a regulatory sandbox framework that provides a controlled environment for testing innovative products and services while ensuring investor protection.

Budget 2025: KLSICCI Proposes Inclusive Measures For MSMEs To Lift Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) – The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) has submitted several proposals to the Finance Ministry for Budget 2025 to lift and empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) while promoting inclusive economic growth in line with the MADANI Economy framework.

GLICs Reiterate Commitment To Support MADANI Economy Framework

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s government-linked investment companies (GLICs) reiterated their joint commitment to support the MADANI Economy framework through targeted capital deployment in high-growth, high-value sectors.

Global Internal Audit Standards Adoption Set To Strengthen Malaysia’s Competitive Edge

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The adoption of the refreshed Global Internal Audit Standards, set to take effect on Jan 9, 2025, is poised to bolster Malaysia’s competitiveness, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA Malaysia).