Japanese Companies Keen To Expand In Various Sectors In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are looking to expand in the decarbonisation, healthcare, innovation and service industries in Malaysia

BNM Likely To Cut OPR By 25 bps On July 9, By-passing MPC May Meeting - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75 per cent on July 9, 2025, by-passing the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in May.

Perma-Pipe FY24 Sales Up, Backlog Doubles To US$138 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc reported full-year net income of US$9.0 million for fiscal 2024 (FY24), down from US$10.5 million a year earlier due to the absence of a one-time US$5.9 million non-cash tax benefit recognised in 2023. (US$1=RM4.31)

FMM Urges Further Delay To SST Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged the government to defer the implementation of the expanded sales and service tax (SST) beyond the new date of June 1, 2025, flagging its potential impact on businesses and consumers.

Labuan IBFC Strengthens Financial Ecosystem Through Legal Reform, Global Reallignment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is strengthening its position as a future-ready financial hub by anchoring its growth agenda on sweeping legal reforms, emerging global trade dynamics, and an enhanced regulatory ecosystem. 

Labuan FSA’s Outgoing Chief Reflects On Challenges, Reforms During Tenure

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Today marked the end of Nik Mohamed Din Nik Musa’s tenure as Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) director-general, leaving behind a legacy defined by resilience, regulatory transformation, and strategic recalibration during one of the most difficult chapters in Labuan’s financial history.

Labuan FSA Launches Strategic Push For Innovation, Jobs, Investor Confidence In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is setting the tone for 2025 with commitments to regulatory reform, digital innovation, and inclusive economic growth, as outlined in today’s Labuan International Business and Financial Centre’s (Labuan IBFC) Market Report 2024.

Tariffs Will Impact Guan Chong's Margin For US-Bound Products -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) tariffs will negatively impact the margin for Guan Chong Bhd’s (GCB) US-bound products, especially butter and liquor, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said.

CPO Prices Expected To Hold At RM3,900 As Palm Oil Regains Price Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Palm oil prices are expected to remain supported at RM3,900 per tonne in the coming weeks, underpinned by the recovery in soybean oil prices, which enhances palm oil’s price competitiveness, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Johor Moots ASEAN Industrial Park Set-up In JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is mooting the establishment of the ASEAN industrial park within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.

Federal Govt, Johor In Talks On Sandbox Initiatives To Ease Investor Concerns In JS-SEZ -- Tengku Zafrul

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Federal government and the Johor state government have discussed sandbox initiatives to address the concerns of investors and industries in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). 

RHB IB Maintains 'neutral' Recommendation On The Automotive Sector

KUALA LUMPUR 18 April (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained a 'neutral' recommendation for the automotive and automotive components sector.