Govt Has No Plans To Review Five-Cent Rounding Mechanism — Amir Hamzah

BATU KAWAN, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans, for now, to review the rounding mechanism to the nearest five cents, which has been in place since 2008.

Govt Committed To Strengthening Semiconductor Sector In Budget 2026 - Amir Hamzah

BATU KAWAN, Sept 22 (Bernama) --  The government has assured that the semiconductor industry will receive increased attention under Budget 2026, scheduled for tabling in parliament on Oct 10, in line with the aspirations of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

Malaysia Must Reposition As A Technology Creator - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must reposition itself as a technology nation by becoming a creator of technologies rather than merely a user, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Sabah Floods: Banking Sector Commits To Financial Relief For Affected Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) – The banking industry has pledged wide-ranging financial relief and assistance to communities in Sabah affected by the recent floods.

CIMB Extends Payment Relief To Customers Affected By Sabah Floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd have reiterated that the CIMB flood relief assistance plan remains available to support customers affected by the recent floods in Sabah.

GXBank Launches Jaguh Niaga To Boost 10,000 MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- GX Bank Bhd aims to empower 10,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through its Jaguh Niaga initiative.

Ambassador: Timor-Leste A Launchpad To Indonesia, Northern Australia Markets For Malaysia

By V.Sankara

DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste’s position as a “launchpad” to markets in Indonesia and northern Australia makes it an attractive destination for Malaysian investors, training institutions and media organisations, said Malaysian ambassador to Timor-Leste Datuk Amarjit Singh.

AI-Enhanced Scam Risks Escalate, Key Sectors Urged To Boost Defences – Fortinet

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated scams are fast emerging as a significant cybersecurity threat in Malaysia, with financial institutions, government agencies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and retail sectors among the most exposed, according to cybersecurity firm Fortinet.

MoF Exempts Soybeans, Animal Feed From Sales Tax To Ensure Price Stability

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 12 (Bernama) – Animal feed, including raw soybeans which are a key component in its production, is now exempt from Sales Tax or subject to a zero rate as part of efforts to stabilise the prices of essential food items such as chicken, eggs and meat.

Rakuten Trade Lifts 2025 FBM KLCI Target To 1,650

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has raised its FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) target to 1,650 from 1,630 for 2025, buoyed by renewed foreign fund inflows into Asia.

Petronas Positions Gas At The Core Of Asia's Energy Transition

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is accelerating its transformation under Petronas 2.0, reshaping itself for the next decade and beyond. 

YIKEDA Showcases Premium Tomato Products At Asia Fruit Logistica, Eyes Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The high-end fruit tomato brand YIKEDA under Triumph Haofeng Agriculture Group Co Ltd recently made its debut at the 18th Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL), attracting numerous merchants and continuous collaboration.