Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Expensify Expands Global Reach With New International Features

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Expensify Inc, a financial management superapp, has announced a major expansion of its international capabilities, enhancing support for global users across expenses, travel, and corporate card management.

Startup ASEAN Platform A Step Forward For Regional Integration – ASEAN Sec-Gen

PUTRAJAYA, June 25 (Bernama) -- The official launch of the Startup ASEAN platform today marks a transformative step forward in strengthening regional collaboration, serving as a central digital hub for entrepreneurs, investors, governments and ecosystem builders across all ASEAN member states.

Malaysia Targets 10,000 Startups Under ASEAN Platform By Year-end - MOSTI

PUTRAJAYA, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is targeting to onboard at least 10,000 startups by the end of this year under the newly launched Startup ASEAN platform.

Banks To Begin Charging Service Tax On Financial Services From July 1 Under Expanded Scope

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Member banks of Malaysia's banking associations will begin implementing the service tax on relevant financial services in phases from July 1, 2025, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.

SC Seeks Public Feedback On Proposed Sustainability Assurance Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has published a consultation paper to seek feedback from members of the public on the proposed framework for sustainability assurance.

Malaysia Gains Preferential Palm Oil Market Access, Recognition Through MEEPA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has gained preferential market access and recognition for its sustainable palm oil following the signing of the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA).

MPBC Gathers Over 250 Members To Boost Malaysia–Pakistan Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- More than 250 members of the Malaysia–Pakistan Business Council (MPBC) gathered alongside Malaysian government agencies to foster trade and investment between the two countries.

SEDA Appoints Public Service Department DG As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) – The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia has appointed Public Service Department Director-General Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz as chairman effective May 15.

Malaysia Can Be Springboard For Pakistan’s Exports To Gain Foothold Into ASEAN -- Business Official

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can serve as a springboard for Pakistani exports to penetrate the broader ASEAN market, a move that will also help Islamabad rectify its persistent trade deficit with Putrajaya.

TVET Graduates Urged To Become Entrepreneurs, Not Just Salary Earners

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan today called on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates to leverage their skills to become entrepreneurs rather than depend solely on salaried jobs.

Malaysia Signs Economic Partnership Deal With Switzerland, Norway, Iceland And Liechtenstein

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.