MOF: Low Instances Of Using Cryptocurrency In Money Laundering

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has found that instances of using cryptocurrency as a medium for money laundering in Malaysia are low.

Technology Innovation Institute's Falcon 3: A New Era In Open Source AI Models

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a global applied research centre under Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has unveiled Falcon 3, the latest iteration of its open-source large language model (LLM) series.

MRI-Simmons Joins Truthset Data Collective To Reaffirm Data Accuracy, Transparency

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- MRI-Simmons, a provider of insights on the American consumer, has joined the Truthset Data Collective, a group of data providers uniting to ensure the highest degree of accuracy and quality for the marketing industry.

Neurogine, PIKAP Partner For Cross-border Remittance Programmes In 2025

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National Association of Employment Agencies (PIKAP), representing key foreign labour employment agencies in the country, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Neurogine Sdn Bhd to initiate cross-border remittance programmes. 

Palm Oil Prices Could Range Between RM4,000 And RM5,000 Per Tonne In 2025 -- CPOPC

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

JAKARTA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) forecasts palm oil prices could range between RM4,000 and RM5,000 per tonne in 2025, driven by stagnating production in key markets, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia.

ASEAN Has Potential In Digital Economy, Manufacturing, And Supply Chains Led By BRICS Members - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries have the potential to capitalise on significant opportunities in the digital economy, manufacturing, and supply chains led by BRICS countries, which are dialogue partners of the region, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

No Proposal For Malaysia To Join New Development Bank So Far -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- There has been no proposal so far for Malaysia to join the New Development Bank (NDB), according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Koprojaya Focusing On Strategic Investments To Sustain Its Future

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Koperasi Profesional Putrajaya Bhd (Koprojaya), a cooperative for young civil servants, is focusing on strategic investments to sustain its future, as well as providing investment benefits and attractive business opportunities to its members.

CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA Will Boost Trade And Investment - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 -- The first comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), will boost trade and investment relations between both countries. 

BNM Issues Three Commemorative Coin Designs For Sale Until Dec 9

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued three different commemorative coin designs in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Public Works Department (JKR), 50th anniversary of the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), and the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relations (MCDR).

RM10.78 Bln Withdrawn From EPF Account 3 As At Sept 30 - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- A total of RM10.78 billion has been withdrawn from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Account 3 (Flexible Account) by members below 55, stated the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower against the greenback in the first trading day of December as investors shifted interest towards safe haven currencies, including the US dollar, an analyst said.