MOF: Low Instances Of Using Cryptocurrency In Money Laundering

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has found that instances of using cryptocurrency as a medium for money laundering in Malaysia are low.

MOF Focusing On Progressive Taxation, Sustainable Budgeting To Prioritise Critical Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will focus on progressive taxation to ensure fairness, sustainable budgeting to prioritise critical sectors such as education and healthcare, and responsible debt management to support development in line with the aspirations of the MADANI Economy framework.

Binastra Unit Bags RM327.74 Mln Construction Contract From Exsim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corporation Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd, has secured an RM327.74 million construction contract from Exsim Bukit Jalil City Sdn Bhd.

CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA Will Boost Trade And Investment - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 -- The first comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), will boost trade and investment relations between both countries. 

Global South Should Unite In Response To Trump’s Tariff Threats On BRICS -- Jomo

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Global South should unite, even in small ways to pursue shared goals, particularly because US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened tariff specifics for BRICS nations.

PTSC Asia Pacific Executes Contract For FSO Vessel In Vietnam Worth Up To US$416 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- PTSC Asia Pacific has executed a contract for the provision, charter, operation and maintenance of the floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel for the Lac Da Vang project with Murphy Cuu Long Bac Oil Co Ltd. 

India's Commerce Department Urges ASEAN To Buy More From India

From Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah

NEW DELHI, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The balance of trade relationship between India and ASEAN is crucial for long-term economic growth and should not be skewed in favour of one side, said India’s Commerce Department’s Additional Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.

Hibiscus Petroleum's Brunei Acquisition To Contribute To Earnings Starting FY2025

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's acquisition of TotalEnergies in Brunei will start to contribute to its earnings from the financial year ending June 30, 2025 (FY2025), said managing director Dr Kenneth Pereira. 

WCT Bags International Achievement Award At MCIEA 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- WCT Bhd, the engineering and construction division of WCT Holdings Bhd (WCT), has bagged the International Achievement Award at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2024 for its outstanding completion of the Lusail Development Project in Doha, Qatar.

MYEG 3Q Net Profit Jumps 62.5 Pct To RM195 Mln On Higher Fees, Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- MY E.G. Services Bhd’s (MYEG) net profit soared 62.5 per cent to RM195.05 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, from RM120 million in the same period last year, driven by higher service fees and investment gains.

Malaysia To Prioritise Trade, ASEAN Capital Market Connectivity Ahead Of ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will prioritise enhancing trade facilitation among ASEAN countries and strengthening the connectivity of ASEAN capital markets, recognising the strategic importance of its capital market as the country prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia’s record FDI Solidifies position As Key Economic Player In ASEAN - Forbes

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s record achievement in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) underscores its growing prominence as a key economic player within the ASEAN region.