MITI Appoints Deputy Sec-Gen As Chief Negotiator For US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has appointed its deputy secretary-general (trade) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, one of its most experienced senior civil servants, as Malaysia’s chief negotiator for the upcoming formal tariff negotiations with the United States (US).

Not All QR Codes Are Safe, Kaspersky Warns

SINGAPORE, April 25 (Bernama) – The usage of quick response (QR) codes among Malaysians has become the new normal — from banking services and exchanging contacts to ordering food.

Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

Khazanah Redirects Raya Meals To Communities In Need Following Open House Cancellation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has redistributed food originally prepared for its Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House to support nearly 3,000 individuals in need, following the cancellation of the event as a mark of respect for the passing of former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Malaysia Ready To Adapt Palm Oil Export Strategy Amid New US Tariffs - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic and stands ready to adjust its palm oil export strategy in response to new tariff measures imposed by the United States (US), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

APAC Credit Conditions Remain Firmly On The Downside Amid China-US Trade Tension -- S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific credit conditions remain firmly on the downside, given the escalation in China-US relations and uncertain US trade policy, which are hitting growth and confidence in the region, said S&P Global Ratings.

ASEAN, Including Malaysia, Benefits From China's Supply Chain Diversification - Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies, particularly Vietnam, Malaysia, and India, have benefited from China's supply chain diversification, primarily in textiles and electronics, according to Moody's Ratings.

Retirees Should Redirect Small Portion Of Savings Into Higher-Yielding Investments To Enhance Income Security -- SC

 KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) – Retirees should redirect a small portion of their savings into higher-yielding capital market instruments to enhance their income security in their old age rather than holding cash, the Securities Commission (SC) said.

URA Act: Malaysian Developers Lead Australia’s Urban Renewal While Reforms Stall At Home

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Top-tier Malaysian property developers are leading Australia’s largest urban renewal projects, while Malaysia is still debating the crucial Urban Renewal Act (URA) amid deteriorating low-cost housing, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.

MITI Commits To Steel Industry Sustainability, Engages Industry Players

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has reaffirmed its commitment to restructuring Malaysia’s steel industry to enhance sustainability, recognising it as a strategic sector for the country.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower, Hot US Inflation Reading Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally lower in early trade Thursday as investors reacted to the hotter-than-expected US inflation data, which is expected to prevent the Federal Reserve from easing interest rate.

Awantec Sells Office Building For RM25 Mln In Asset Rationalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Awanbiru Technology Bhd (Awantec)’s wholly owned subsidiary, Awantec Systems Sdn Bhd, has entered into eight separate sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) with Puncak Hartanah Intelek Sdn Bhd to dispose of an eight-storey office building for RM25 million.