KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Chitose Group which operates the world’s largest microalgae production facility using flat-panel type photobioreactors in Kuching, Sarawak, is aiming to develop 10 million hectares of large-scale microalgae cultivation farms in Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Middle East and other potential areas, by 2050 covering a market size of US$4.2 trillion (US$1=RM4.22).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government's plan to reduce the price of RON95 petrol is widely seen as a positive step to ease living costs and support private consumption amid global economic uncertainties, said investment banks.
SEPANG, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is optimistic of achieving its target of 62 million passenger movements by year-end, a milestone that would mark its return to pre-pandemic levels.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has total trade prospects exceeding RM120 million in Malaysia’s inaugural participation at the July 7-9 Korea Import Fair (KIF) 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue its firm stance in crucial matters related to national interest and sovereignty in its ongoing negotiations with the United States (US) on tariffs.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia enters the second half of 2025, the government’s fiscal recalibration through an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and revised electricity tariffs mark a strategic move to strengthen national finances while prioritising the welfare of the rakyat.
By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Finance (MoF) indicated that the Sales and Service Tax (SST) does not warrant the hotel room rate increases asserted by some hotel associations.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Apples and oranges are exempted from the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) as these fruits cannot be cultivated in Malaysia and are widely consumed by the public, says Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced today that, after carefully considering public sentiment, it has decided not to proceed with the proposed expansion of the Service Tax to beauty services such as manicures and pedicures, facial services, and barbers and hairdressers.
PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) — The government will grant a Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemption for certain imported fruits, including apples and oranges, following public feedback regarding prices of local and imported fruits, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
From Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 23 (Bernama) -- “Malaysia, Malaysia! Come here, I will give you a discount!” – such was the enthusiastic greeting echoing from nearly every tea, nuts and spice stall on the upper floor of Chorsu Bazaar, one of Tashkent’s most iconic and historic markets.
