HRD Corp's Enhanced Allowable Cost Matrix To Boost Competitiveness, Productivity - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The enhancement of the Human Resource Development Corporation’s (HRD Corp) Allowable Cost Matrix (ACM) will significantly boost the competitiveness and productivity of Malaysian industries, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Leader Energy Secures Over US$100 Mln Investment From CAF II

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Telecommunication and power manufacturer, Leader Energy Group Bhd has secured over US$100 million (US$1=RM4.28) investment from China-ASEAN Investment Cooperation Fund II (CAF II).

Indian Refiners' Palm Oil Purchase Cancellation To Be Short-lived -- Johari

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Indian refiners' decision to cancel approximately 100,000 metric tonnes of palm oil purchases in response to its government’s recent import tax hike is considered a temporary measure, said Malaysia’s Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today.

Ace-Market Debutant KHPT To Focus On Local Market Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant KHPT Holdings Bhd (KHPT) is prioritising the local market, buoyed by an optimistic industry outlook and the anticipated introduction of several new car models.

Plus Xnergy Advocates For Policies To Accelerate Solar Adoption In Budget 2025

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 should include more robust and flexible policies aimed at enhancing solar adoption, both for businesses and homeowners, according to Plus Xnergy Holdings Sdn Bhd.

MIDF Expects Malaysia's Production Activities To Continue To Grow In Coming Months

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Despite concerns over slower factory activities, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) expects Malaysia’s production activities to continue to grow in the coming months. 

Provide Tax Exemptions To Enhance ESG Ratings Of Rubber Gloves Sector - MARGMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) hopes the government will provide better tax exemptions for them in Budget 2025 to enhance the sector’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.

Budget 2025: Mycron Steel Calls For Public-Private Partnerships To Help Malaysia Achieve Carbon Neutrality

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) – Steel manufacturer Mycron Steel Bhd, which just signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s JFE Steel Corporation to drive green solutions in Malaysia, has called for public-private partnerships to be prioritised in Budget 2025 to help Malaysia achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Rubber Market Is Expected To Trade At Equilibrium Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade at equilibrium with supply and demand dynamics off-setting each other as trading activities will be curtailed to a certain extent due to the coming Golden Week holidays in China, said industry expert Denis Low.

Bintai Kinden Proposes Regularisation Plan To Exit PN17 Status

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) — Bintai Kinden Corporation Bhd (BKCB) has announced a proposed regularisation plan to exit its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status and ensure long-term sustainability.

MIBS 2024 Targets Transactions Worth RM10 Mln, 25 MoUs To Be Signed

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The 19th Malaysia International Branding Showcase (MIBS) 2024 targets to achieve RM10 million in transaction value, while fostering significant international business collaborations.

Budget 2025: CTIM Calls For Reevaluation Of Individual-based Income Tax Model

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) has proposed that the government redefine the current classifications of the B40, M40, and T20 income tax models to reflect the evolving economic landscape.