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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in a report published today, revealed that Malaysia has further strengthened its defences against illicit finance since 2015, notably by enhancing its legal framework and supervision of financial and non-financial sectors.
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IPOH, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Perak has already established a substantial renewable energy (RE) base and possesses clear potential for further expansion, said Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) chief executive officer Datuk Hamzah Hussin.
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PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) is set to make history by launching its first-rated sukuk programme next year, a strategic move aimed at expanding its funding ecosystem while supporting the government’s efforts in prudently managing the country’s liabilities.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The contract structure and operations of companies offering ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) services need to be examined carefully to obtain a clear picture of the Shariah compliance status of such transactions.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian public still lacks an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects and principles related to Islamic finance, according to the 2025 Islamic Financial Literacy Index survey.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) – Ethiopian Airlines is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Malaysia emerging as one of its fastest-growing markets amid surging air travel demand between Africa and Asia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The proposal to develop Tasik Kenyir as a large-scale data centre hub is not suitable to be implemented at this time, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today launched its first battery electric vehicle (EV), the QV-E, priced at RM80,000 (without insurance and excluding the battery), as part of its effort to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The second day of WE2025: Future in Motion: Women in Trade, Investment and Leadership saw closer engagement between Malaysia and Kosovo, focusing on opportunities to foster economic cooperation between the two countries.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Almost half of governance leaders in Asia (48 per cent) are prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) adoption as a top strategic focus for 2026, according to the APAC Governance Outlook 2026 report by the Diligent Institute.
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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.