IATA Approves Malaysia Aviation Group To Certify Dangerous Goods Training

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Competency‐Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Center has accredited and approved Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) training arm MAB Academy to certify Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) courses.

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Reports 17 Pct Growth In FCPO Contracts Traded In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Bhd hit a new milestone last year with 18.95 million crude palm oil futures (FCPO) contracts traded, up 17 per cent over the previous record of 16.21 million contracts in 2023.

SC Partners ICAEW To Enhance Expertise In Sustainability Disclosures

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has initiated a collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) through a letter of intent (LoI) to work together in specific areas.

MTE 2025 In Kuala Lumpur To Showcase Cutting-edge Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The 24th Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), set to take place from Feb 20-22, 2025, at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, offering entrepreneurs and investors an opportunity to witness firsthand the technological innovations that will give them a competitive edge.

Over 24,000 Taxpayers In Malaysia Have Used e-Invoicing System

TELUK INTAN, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 24,700 taxpayers have used the e-invoicing system, with about 173 million e-invoices having been issued as of Feb 13.

MSMEs In Northern Region Encouraged To Leverage MyCIF For Business Expansion

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the northern region are encouraged to explore new funding opportunities through the Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF).

MITRA, Bursa Organise Shares Carnival To Increase Equity Holdings Of Indian Community

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA), in collaboration  with Bursa Malaysia Bhd, is organising the 2024/2025 Investment and Shares Carnival Programme as an initiative to increase the equity holdings among the Indian community through stock investment.

ASEAN Must Move Beyond Traditional Trade And Investment Figures -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must move beyond traditional trade and investment figures and focus on a partnership that is transformational and future-oriented, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

FMM, ASEAN BAC Malaysia Share 12 Initiatives For ASEAN Chair With Over 40 Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) today hosted the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia briefing to share 12 key initiatives for Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship year with over 40 business organisations.

Ringgit To Trade Cautiously Ahead Of FOMC Minutes

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously against the US dollar next week ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes on Feb 20.  

PUMP Offers Opportunities For Sabahans to Venture Into Automotive Industry 

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), through the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development Programme (PUMP), is providing more opportunities for local entrepreneurs in Sabah to venture into the automotive industry in the state.

Ringgit Ends Flat Against US Dollar On Cautious Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar on cautious sentiment regarding the current economic outlook.