Prai Power Plant: A Symbol Of Excellence And Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd’s Prai Power Plant stands as a symbol of excellence and innovation in Malaysia’s energy sector.

Middle-income Tax Band Review A Welcome Move In Budget 2025 - PwC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- With the rising cost of living a major concern for Malaysians, PwC Malaysia believes a review of personal income tax bands for the middle-income group in Budget 2025 would be a welcome move.

Budget 2025: KLSICCI Proposes Inclusive Measures For MSMEs To Lift Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) – The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) has submitted several proposals to the Finance Ministry for Budget 2025 to lift and empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) while promoting inclusive economic growth in line with the MADANI Economy framework.

SCHOTT's New Factory In Kedah Strengthens Malaysia's Global Manufacturing Hub Position - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- SCHOTT Glass Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s new state-of-the-art production facility in Kulim, Kedah, further solidifies Malaysia’s position as a global manufacturing hub for high-end specialty glass solutions, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

CelcomDigi Inks MoU With South Korea's SK Telecom To Collaborate On AI Initiatives

SEOUL, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd and South Korea’s leading wireless telecommunications operator, SK Telecom Co Ltd, have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

National Audit Department To Audit 2,000 GLCs Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The National Audit Department (NAD) will be auditing 2,000 government-linked companies (GLCs) beginning next year in an effort to create a new era of enhanced governance in Malaysia, said Auditor-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi.

BUSINESSNEXT-MongoDB Collaboration Powering Autonomous Operations In Financial Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- BUSINESSNEXT, a global leader in composable enterprise solutions for financial services, has partnered with New York-based MongoDB to accelerate autonomous operations powered with specialised predictive and generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) for banking and insurance.

Malaysia-designed Thada EV Motorcycles Rev Up Market Momentum in Cambodia

From Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Sept 30 (Bernama) --  Malaysia-owned MCLS Synergy Co. Ltd is aspiring to expand its share in Cambodia's growing green transportation system with its Thada brand electric motorcycles.

Petronas Secures Third O&G Concession In Abu Dhabi 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) wholly owned unit, Petronas Abu Dhabi Sdn Bhd, has been granted a new oil and gas exploration concession in Onshore Block 2 by the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA).

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$116.77 Bln As At End-August 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The official reserve assets amounted to US$116.77 billion, while other foreign currency assets amounted to US$88.9 million as at end-August 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Budget 2025: Green Bonds, Tax Rebates Will Help Telecommunication Companies To Move Into Renewable Energy

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Introducing competitive green bonds, tax breaks or rebates in the upcoming Budget 2025 may encourage companies, including telecommunication companies, to transition into renewable energy (RE) in their operations.

AirAsia Pushes For A More Liberalised Air Travel Landscape In ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Despite a thriving operation in major ASEAN countries, AirAsia’s persistent difficulty in obtaining an operating licence in Singapore highlights a key challenge in the aviation sector—the conflict between national protectionism and the need for open competition.