Revised Two Pct EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers A Fair Move - ACCCIM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) views the government’s proposed revision to set employers’ Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions at two per cent for non-Malaysian workers as reasonable.

Collaboration Across Sectors Key To Building Financial Inclusion Ecosystem - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Collaboration among government agencies, financial institutions and businesses is essential to create an ecosystem that supports financial inclusion, said analysts.

Subsidies, Logistics Key To Stabilising Coconut Prices During Thaipusam, Says KLSICCI President

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Ensuring stable prices for essential food items like coconuts during festive seasons requires continuing support through both subsidies and logistical measures, says Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) president Nivaas Ragavan.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As US Pauses Tariffs On Canada, Mexico 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as the United States (US) has paused import tariff hike on Canada and Mexico, coupled with softer US economic data, said an analyst.

Mulpha International To Dispose Of Shopping Mall, Marina In Australia For RM233.42 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Mulpha International Bhd (MIB) has entered into a contract for the disposal of a shopping centre, Capri on Via Roma, and associated marina located in Queensland, Australia for A$85.5 million (RM233.42 million).

KJTS Group Proposes To Acquire Malakoff Utilities For RM65.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- KJTS Group Bhd has proposed to acquire Malakoff Utilities Sdn Bhd (MUSB), a subsidiary of Malakoff Corporation Bhd, for RM65.5 million in cash.

Govt’s Two Pct Contribution For Foreign Workers Balances Welfare And Business -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The government's proposal to implement a mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate of two per cent for foreign workers from the initially proposed 12 per cent reflects an effort to balance worker welfare and business sustainability, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

ACCCIM Urges Govt to Provide Export Credit Scheme, Lower Import Duties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has urged the government to provide an export credit scheme and lower import duties on raw materials to support businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Canada-in-Asia Conference In Singapore To Focus On Key Sectors, Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are set to host the third annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC2025) from Feb 19 to 21, at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore. 

Opengear: 57 Pct Engineers Expect AI Investment Growth In Network Management

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- A recent survey by Opengear, a Digi International company, reveals that 57 per cent of network engineers expect their organisations’ investment in artificial intelligence (AI) for network management to increase by more than 25 per cent over the next two to three years.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower Amid Heightened Risk Aversion

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished easier on the first trading day of February as heightened risk aversion gripped the market following the United States (US) President Donald Trump’s administration's announcement of new tariffs.

Zycus To Transform Procurement Industry With Groundbreaking Platform Launch 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Zycus, the global leader in procurement technology, is set to transform the procurement industry with the launch of its groundbreaking Merlin Agentic AI Platform on Feb 11.