EBC Financial Group Earns Four Prestigious Awards In FXEmpire’s 2025 Review

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC), a leading global brokerage, has been recognised in FXEmpire’s 2025 review, receiving accolades in four key categories.

Reforms Are Crucial To Build A More Resilient Economy - Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Reforms are crucial steps to transform Malaysia into a more resilient and vibrant economy capable of adapting to domestic and global challenges.

MIDA: Catalysing Malaysia's Economic Resilience, Future Growth In A Dynamic Global Landscape

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.

EAIC Completes Probe Into DOE Officers Over Port Klang e-Waste Containers

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has concluded its investigation into allegations of misconduct involving officers from the Department of Environment (DOE) who authorised the release of e-waste containers at Westport, Port Klang.

Bintulu Port Secures 12-month Extension To Operate Under Third Interim Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd (BPSB) has signed a third interim agreement (IA) with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Bintulu Port Authority (BPA) to extend its operation of Bintulu Port for an additional 12 months.

Online Scams Hurt Investor Confidence, Seen As “Lucrative” By Syndicates

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The government must intensify efforts to curb online financial scams, which, if left unchecked, will affect trade, tourism, as well as investor confidence and derail Malaysia’s zeal to emerge as a foremost investment destination.

Bursa Malaysia Achieves 55 IPOs, Highest In 19 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has made a significant achievement in 2024 with 55 initial public offerings (IPOs) listed on the exchange, the highest number of listings recorded in the last 19 years.

Tentative Date For CAAM-Mavcom Merger Set, To Be Announced By Transport Ministry -- CAAM CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The tentative date for the merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has been set and will be revealed later by the Transport Ministry.

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

Malaysia, Turkmenistan To Strengthen Ties, Petronas Central To Relationship

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 19 (Bernama) – Turkmenistan and Malaysia are poised to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, focusing on energy, trade, and innovation, said Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedow.

288,000 EPF Members Register To Contribute Above The Statutory 11 Pct Employee Rate - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 288,000 members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) have registered to contribute more than the statutory rate of 11 per cent for employee contributions as of October 2024.

Malaysia To Double Down On Collaboration, Trade With Other Countries Next Year - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “double down” on its strategy of deepening trade and collaboration with other countries in 2025, guided by three fundamental tenets of how Malaysia deals with the world, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.