Malaysia Needs A Holistic Framework For Gold Industry Management

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strengthen and optimise its gold resource management by establishing a holistic and comprehensive National Gold Industry Management Framework.

Malaysia To Ensure Plantations Have Enough Workers For Consistent Production -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK), is committed to ensuring oil palm plantations have sufficient workforce so that production remains consistent and is not adversely affected.

Malaysia Remains Committed To Being An Open Economy Amid US Policy Changes - Mohamad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain Malaysia as an open economy that relies on international trade and is taking strategic steps to reconcile the country's interest with policy changes under the new United States (US) administration.

Malaysia's Global Ties To Boost Investments, Exports -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s proactive approach in establishing ties with all countries, in line with the government’s neutral and independent stance, will help to create investment opportunities while boosting exports.

Govt Proposes Mandatory Two Pct EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 -- The government has proposed to implement a mandatory two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate on foreign workers, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

King Lauds Govt's Efforts To Boost Foreign Investment In Tech, Digital Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia commended the government’s efforts to boost foreign investment in high-tech and digital sectors.

Data Sharing Bill 2024 To Strengthen Govt Collaboration, Enhance Data Governance

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Data Sharing Bill 2024 is critical as it would enable federal government agencies to share data and strengthen the governance structure within the data-sharing ecosystem.

Govt To Study Portability Of Medical Insurance, Takaful Products - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The government will study the feasibility of the proposed portability of medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) products to ensure continuous and effective access to care, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. 

No Official Proposal From BRICS Countries Regarding De-Dollarisation - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- There has been no official proposal agreed upon by BRICS member countries regarding de-dollarisation in trade matters, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

List Of Services Subject To SST Scope Expansion To Be Announced In Early 2025 - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The list of services subject to the expanded scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) will be announced in early 2025 before being implemented beginning May 1, 2025, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Govt Preparing Additional Revenue Estimates From Introduction Of Dividend Tax -- Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government is currently preparing the estimates of the additional revenue that will be collected from introducing the two per cent dividend tax, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Govt Approves RM489.5 Bln In Investments From 2023 To June 2024 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The government has approved a total of RM489.5 billion in investments in the manufacturing, services, and primary sectors from 2023 to June 2024, according to Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.