Long-Term Structural Reforms Needed To Address Cost Of Living - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The government should adopt more holistic and forward-looking reforms to manage the rising cost of living, beyond short-term fiscal support, said AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

Synchronoss Secures EU-US Data Privacy Framework Certification, Bolstering Global Cloud Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Synchronoss Technologies Inc (Synchronoss), a global leader and innovator in personal cloud platforms for telecoms, announced it has achieved certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), a move that underscores its commitment to international data protection standards.

TNG Digital Launches Business Account To Empower Micro SMEs And Gig Workers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s largest integrated fintech company, has launched the TNG Digital Business Account, a zero-barrier digital solution aimed at supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and gig workers.

Targeted Revision Of Sales Tax Rate, Expansion Of Service Tax Scope Effective July 1, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance has issued a statement on the implementation of revised Sales Tax (ST) rates and expanded scope of the Service Tax effective July 1, 2025. The aim is to strengthen the country’s fiscal position by increasing revenue and broadening the tax base.

Foreign Investors Pull RM6.21 Bln From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net selling in Asian markets for a third consecutive week, recording an outflow of RM6.21 billion, or US$1.47 billion, significantly higher than the previous week’s outflow of US$170.8 million (US$1=RM4.23).

Airwallex Raises US$300 Mln At US$6.2 Bln Valuation To Expand Global Financial Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, has completed a US$300 million Series F funding round at a US$6.2 billion valuation. (US$1=RM4.25)

Building Digital Trust Is Key To Unlocking ASEAN's Financial Future

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- As ASEAN pushes forward in its digital transformation journey, addressing persistent issues such as hidden fees, lack of recourse and data privacy is essential to ensure no enterprise is left behind.

Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

CGS International Revises Malaysia 2025 GDP Growth To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.6 per cent previously, below the official 4.5-5.5 per cent estimate.

Malaysia Finalises FTA With Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway And Switzerland

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Amata Corp Expects Industrial Land Sales To Rise 15 Pct In 2025

BANGKOK, March 25 (Bernama) -- Amata Corporation PCL, Thailand's leading industrial estate developer, expects a 15 per cent increase in industrial land sales in 2025, driven by its new project in Laos and sustained investor demand in Thailand and Vietnam.

DDPAI Launches Z50 Pro Dash Cam With 4G, 4K Recording & Wi-Fi 6 In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- DDPAI Technology has introduced its latest dash cam model, the Z50 Pro, in Malaysia, designed for modern drivers seeking enhanced security, convenience, and performance.