Senate Passes Tax Collection Measures Bill 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Senate today passed the Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Bill 2025 to strengthen the country’s taxation system. 

Increase In Financing Funds For Bumiputera, Indian Entrepreneurs Next Year , RM50 Million For Chinese PMKS - Sim

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera financing fund under the National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun) will be increased to RM500 million in 2026, from RM300 million this year, said Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim.

Akmal Nasrullah Pledges To Strengthen Malaysia’s Economic Position

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will explore every possible effort and option to ensure that Malaysia’s economy remains in the best possible position, despite facing challenging circumstances.

JC3 Issues Sustainable And Transition Finance Guidance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3), co-chaired by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has published the Sustainable and Transition Finance Guidance (STFG).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracks Softer Regional Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started lower on Wednesday on mild profit-taking in early trade, tracking weaker regional markets and mixed Wall Street cues, while firm domestic sentiment may lend support later in the session.

Johari Ghani Brings Extensive Corporate, Finance Experience As Investment, Trade And Industry Minister

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, 61, the newly appointed Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, is a seasoned politician who is expected to bring his extensive corporate and financial experience to his new portfolio.

Sabah Needs To Develop Deep-Sea Fishery Industry Based On Value Chain -​​- Arthur

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Sabah needs to develop the deep-sea fishery industry comprehensively based on a value chain that includes landing (jetty) infrastructure, high-technology processing facilities, cold logistics systems and export market access. 

Asia-Pacific Must Treat Energy Transition As Economic Growth Strategy – IATA Economist

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

GENEVA, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The energy transition, including the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), should be treated as an economic growth strategy by Asia-Pacific governments rather than an aviation-specific issue, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Upgrade Of Malaysia's Illicit Finance Rating Reflects Whole-Of-Nation Effort -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The Financial Action Task Force’s move to upgrade Malaysia’s status to “Regular Follow-Up” status, the highest category under the mutual evaluation process, reflects a whole-of-nation commitment and efforts, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.

No Need To Renegotiate Malaysia-US Art At This Time -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The government believes that renegotiating the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) between Malaysia and the United States is unnecessary at this time, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Govt Optimistic To Achieve 4.8 Pct Economic Growth Target For 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that the country’s economic growth will reach the upper end of its targeted range, namely 4.8 per cent for 2025.

Malaysia’s Unemployment Rate To Remain At 3.0 Pct In 2025 And 2026 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to remain at 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 2026, supported by steady employment growth and continued hiring in the domestic-oriented services sector, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).