Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Strong Economic Data Lifts Investor Confidence

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, supported by improving domestic and global economic data that reinforced investor confidence in Malaysia’s near-term growth outlook.

Government Yet To Finalise Carbon Tax Rate - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has yet to determine an appropriate rate for the carbon tax, which is scheduled for implementation next year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Extends Gain For Seventh Day After US Rate Cut

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains for the seventh day on Thursday, opening higher against the US dollar, supported by the much-anticipated 25 basis points cut last night by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed), an analyst said.

IGEM 2025 And KLSS Strengthen Malaysia's Position To Lead ASEAN’s Green Agenda 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening ASEAN’s collective climate ambition by placing sustainability and climate action at the core of its regional agenda as the ASEAN chair in 2025.

US Chip Tariffs On Malaysia Could Hit America, Global Supply

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) must tread carefully before imposing blanket tariffs on Malaysia’s semiconductor exports, which could disrupt global chip supply and hit American industries, the US-ASEAN Business Council said.

AEM Meeting Strengthens Agenda Of Inclusivity, Sustainability Under ASEAN's Economic Pillar -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) ensured that the agenda of inclusivity and sustainability under ASEAN's economic pillar continued to be strengthened during the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting held earlier this week.

Budget 2026 To Prioritise Fiscal Consolidation, Reform And Good Governance - OCBC Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2026 is expected to continue focusing on modest fiscal consolidation even as external headwinds build, according to OCBC Bank. 

Why Conserving Our Sea Resources Is Part Of Our Merdeka Story

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) – “What is the meaning of independence if our seas – the lifeblood of Malaysia as a maritime nation – are destroyed and can no longer be restored?”

Dewan Negara Passes Amendments To Anti Dumping Law To Protect Local Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara today passed the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025, which aims to strengthen protection for local industries from unfair trade practices from foreign countries.

Consumer Credit Act 2025 To Be Gazetted By Year-end

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Act 2025 (RUUKP) is expected to be gazetted by the end of this year, providing a more comprehensive protection for consumers through the regulation of excessive charges and the enforcement of ethical debt collection practices.

Penang To Launch CM Fund-Transition Financing Scheme To Boost Sustainable Manufacturing

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Penang is set to take a major step towards becoming Southeast Asia’s leading green manufacturing hub with the upcoming launch of the CM Fund-Transition Financing Scheme.

Govt In Process Of Drafting Act Related To GLCs To Improve Corporate Governance - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government is in the process of drafting an act related to government-linked companies (SOEs) to strengthen corporate governance, increase accountability, and optimise performance, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).