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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The introduction of ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status has the potential to create more ASEAN multinational companies (MNCs) that can enhance market opportunities in the region, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- In a landmark move, Marjan, Ras Al Khaimah’s master developer of freehold properties, and RAK Hospitality Holding, the government-owned investment and development arm, have announced a strategic merger to form a unified entity under the Marjan brand.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Multiply Group, the Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company, has announced board approval for a major share swap deal to acquire 2PointZero and Ghitha Holding, a move that could reshape its investment portfolio and boost its capital base to 8.64 billion Emirati dirhams. (100 Emirati dirhams = RM115.10)
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The takaful scene in Malaysia and Indonesia is on a steady rise, with analysts projecting the market to soar to US$5.4 billion (US$1=RM4.22) by 2033 -- a sign that demand for Shariah-compliant protection is no longer niche, but mainstream.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The introduction of the ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status will raise Malaysia's destination appeal among publicly listed companies with a widespread ASEAN footprint and mid-sized companies with the potential to expand operations in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) — The creation of SemiconStart, a new incubator programme for semiconductor startups is seen as a positive and timely initiative to help build Malaysian champions in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, said the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) ecosystem is fully prepared to implement the new Performance-Based Incentive Framework for the manufacturing sector in the early first quarter (1Q) of 2026, followed by the services sector in early 2Q of the same year.
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s bold move to introduce ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status in the 2026 Budget reflects his strong commitment to advancing regional integration and giving real substance to Malaysia being the “gateway to ASEAN”.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2026, themed the Fourth MADANI Budget: People’s Budget, which was tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has galvanised RM470 billion resources in Budget 2026, prioritising economic resilience and expanded support for small businesses to future-proof the economy amid persistent global uncertainties and regional headwinds and also goes hard on enforcement to prevent economic leakages.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Food Bhd (BFood) was unveiled as the corporate sponsor for the WE2025: Future in Motion Leadership Conference, which will be held on Nov 25–26 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance has secured multiple prestigious honours at the Risk Asia Awards 2025 and The Digital Banker’s Global BankTech Awards 2025.
