ASEAN Must Remain Neutral To Boost Regional Investment - Tengku Zafrul

VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must maintain its neutrality in the face of global geopolitical tensions to stimulate foreign investments in the region, said Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Will Voice Its Views Without Fear Or Favour Despite Superpower Membership In BRICS

By Siti Radziah Hamzah and Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will continue to voice its views on global issues strongly and without fear or favour if and when it joins the BRICS group of emerging economies whose founding members include Russia and China.

ASEAN Should Focus On High-impact 'quick Wins' To Provide Tangible Business Values - Tengku Zafrul

From Rosmalis Anuar

VIENTIANE, Oct 7 (Bernama) — ASEAN should focus on high-impact “quick wins” that are practical and capable of providing immediate and tangible business value to enhance the visibility of the grouping to its immediate stakeholders.

E-wallet Companies Want SST Exemption For Digital Financial Services To Be Extended In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Association of E-Money Issuer (AEMI) has proposed the government consider extending the current sales and service tax (SST) exemption for digital financial services in Budget 2025 to sustain the industry’s growth.

HLIB, RHB IB Maintain 'Buy' Call On Kossan Rubber Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (KRI) to deliver a rather flattish third quarter for the financial year 2024 (3Q FY2024), due to domestic competition and stronger sequential earnings from 4Q FY2024 onwards.

Malaysia’s GBS Sector Should Focus On Digital Impact, Talent Development To Maintain Competitive Edge - Expert

PETALING JAYA, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia ranks among the top three global business services (GBS) hubs in the world, primarily driven by its cost advantage, the country must also place greater emphasis on the digital impact and talent development to maintain its competitive edge.

Local Tech Industry Hails Anuar Fariz’s Appointment To Spearhead MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- With the appointment of Anuar Fariz Fadzil as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the local tech and telco industries are abuzz with excitement about his new role.

Madani Government Restores Investor Confidence Through Anti-corruption Efforts - Pm Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama)-- The MADANI government's commitment to combating endemic corruption has significantly restored confidence among domestic and foreign investors, leading to increased new investments.

Ringgit’s Recent Rise Beneficial For Malaysia, But Yet To Reach Fair Value – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has yet to reach its fair value despite its recent rise against the US dollar and emerging as Southeast Asia’s best-performing currency, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ES Event Sees Malaysian Companies Generating RM3 Bln Sales At Canton Fair 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) - ES Event Management Sdn Bhd (ES Event) sees Malaysian companies generating RM3 billion in sales during the Canton Fair 2024 from Oct 15 to Nov 5, in Guangzhou, China.

PMB Investment Appoints Mohd Izwan Izuddin As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- PMB Investment Bhd, an Islamic fund management company under Pelaburan Mara Bhd, has appointed Datuk Mohd Idzwan Izuddin Ab Rahman as its chairman for a two-year term, effective Sept 30, 2024.

Govt Optimistic KLIA Can Become Regional Cargo Hub -- Loke

SEPANG, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The government is optimistic that Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has the potential to become the region’s cargo hub, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.