MIDA, Maybank Join Forces To Position Malaysia As Global Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Maybank have entered into a partnership to promote Malaysia as a premier global investment destination.

Labuan IBFC, ASAS Ink Strategic Alliance To Advance Islamic Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd and the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) have formalised a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in advancing the Islamic finance landscape.

AM Best To Lead Session, Sponsor And Exhibit At Thailand Reinsurance Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best announced it will lead a session, sponsor and exhibit at the inaugural Thailand Reinsurance Conference, taking place from Oct 30 to Nov 1 in Bangkok.

Discussions Ongoing On Alternative Incentives For EV Adoption -- Tengku Zafrul

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Discussions are underway on alternative initiatives to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption following the removal of excise duty exemptions on completely built-up (CBU) EVs starting in 2026, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback Amid Ongoing Global Developments

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit started the day stronger against the US dollar, buoyed by improved domestic market sentiment amid ongoing global developments.

ASEAN’s Aim For Fully Integrated Power Grid By 2045 Ambitious But Achievable -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s goal to build a fully integrated regional power grid by 2045 is ambitious but achievable, said World Bank lead energy specialist Yussuf Uwamahoro.

PETRA Enhancing Processes To Accelerate Implementation Of RE Projects - DPM Fadillah

PETALING JAYA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is currently improving existing processes to reduce bureaucratic red tape so that Renewable Energy (RE) projects awarded through the bidding process can be implemented more quickly.

TNB Advances ASEAN Power Grid With Cross-border Renewable Energy Interconnections

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Under the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is strengthening cross-border interconnections to ensure a more robust supply of green electricity across the region.

Malaysia’s GDP Growth To Stay Above 4 Pct Through 2026 -- MARC Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to sustain growth of above four per cent in 2025 and 2026, driven by resilient domestic demand, major infrastructure projects and ongoing structural reforms, Malaysian Ratings Bhd said.

Make Good Regulatory Practice A Driver Of ASEAN Integration -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is proposing that good regulatory practice (GRP) be positioned as a key driver of ASEAN integration to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and investment appeal.

IMFC-J Attracted RM29.51 Bln Potential Investments In JS-SEZ Up To Sept 15 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) has attracted the interest of 104 potential investors, which may invest an estimated RM29.51 billion into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), during the period of January to Sept 15 this year.

Make Good Regulatory Practice A Driver Of ASEAN Integration -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is proposing that good regulatory practice (GRP) be positioned as a key driver of ASEAN integration to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and investment appeal.