Foreign Workers' EPF Contribution A Game Changer To Retain Workforce And Hire More Local Talent

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign workers' mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution will benefit Malaysia’s economy over the long term as employers will favour hiring more local talent as costs increase.

Pertama Digital Proposes Acquisition In Two Firms As Part Of Regularisation Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Pertama Digital Bhd has proposed to acquire two companies which provide installation, maintenance, management and supporting services for surveillance and technologies systems as part of the group’s long-term business strategy and proposed regularisation plan.

EPF Reforms Gain Industry Support, Ensure Business Sustainability And Talent Retention

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Industry leaders welcomed the passing of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) (Amendment) Bill 2025, hailing it as a balanced approach that strengthens social security while ensuring business sustainability.

13MP Document In Final Stages, To Be Tabled In Parliament In July 2025 – Hanifah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy is finalising the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) document, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament next July, said Deputy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

PDB To Reply To Bursa's Show-cause Notice With Strong Growth Prospects

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Pertama Digital Bhd (PDB) has undergone substantial progress in recent months, from securing key funding to executing strategic acquisitions and collaborations that position the company for long-term growth.

Firms Struggle To Meet ESG Standards Due To Capability, Capacity, And Investment Barriers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian firms face hurdles in meeting environmental, sustainable and governance (ESG) standards due to capability, capacity, and investment challenges, an expert said.

Mavcom: Airlines Must Offer Passengers Refunds For Flight Delays Of Five Hours Or More

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today reiterated that airline passengers have the option of a refund of their tickets if their flight is delayed by five hours or more.

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands Waja Konsortium, Fines Two Directors RM100,000 Each

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded Waja Konsortium Bhd and two of its director, Peh Lian Hwa and Peh Jia Yau, as well as imposed a fine of RM100,000 on each director.

Allianz General Offers Comprehensive Property Protection With Smart Home Cover

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd, through its subsidiary Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd, is offering a wide range of coverage add-ons to suit customers' property protection needs through its Smart Home Cover policy.

WTK Unit Proposes RM1.0 Bln Sukuk Wakalah Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- WTK Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, WTK Capital Sdn Bhd, has proposed an Islamic medium-term notes programme of up to RM1.0 billion in nominal value based on the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar (Sukuk Wakalah Programme).

MEF Appoints Sheikh Farouk As Chief Executive Effective Jan 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has appointed Sheikh Farouk Sheik Mohamed as its chief executive, effective Jan 1, 2025.

MITI To Unveil Report On China’s Iron And Steel Overcapacity Impact - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), will soon release the findings of a report examining the impact of excess capacity from China, particularly in the iron and steel sector.