By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Bill 2025, which provides broader consumer protection by regulating excessive fees and through the practice of ethical debt collection, is expected to take effect in the first quarter of 2026, the Consumer Credit Oversight Board (CCOB) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Regulatory pressure is rising at a pace many organisations are struggling to manage, with 83 per cent of regulatory professionals reporting an increase in regulatory volume, according to the 2026 State of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Report by RegASK.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to begin measuring and reporting their carbon emissions as global buyers tighten sustainability requirements across supply chains.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Enforcement actions against foreign-run businesses operating without licences across Johor’s 16 local authorities (PBTs) recorded a significant increase this year, with the value of compounds rising sharply, from RM30,000 in 2024 to RM180,000 in 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to strengthen its trade engagement with Cambodia, one of ASEAN’s fastest-growing economies, through an export acceleration mission there from Nov 25 to 27.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aspires to be the global benchmark for regulation, innovation and Islamic environmental, social and governance (ESG) as well as a centre of excellence for Islamic fintech (financial technology) and climate-oriented sukuk by 2040, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has reiterated that Malaysia’s sovereignty, policy autonomy and national interests remain fully protected under the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc (SBC Medical), a global provider of consulting and management services for medical corporations, announced that its Japanese subsidiary, SBC Medical Group Co Ltd, will launch a tender offer to acquire shares of Waqoo Inc, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must step up efforts to streamline food regulations and reduce regulatory complexity to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participate effectively in regional trade, according to the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower, tracking the mixed performance across regional rubber futures, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels), a global provider of marine fuel solutions, has opened a new office in Limassol, Cyprus, marking its first establishment in Europe.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste has invited ASEAN investors to participate in the development of the Greater Sunrise gas field project, which is expected to open new investment opportunities and strengthen local industry participation, said its Ambassador to Malaysia, Lisualdo Gaspar.
