PUTRAJAYA, March 2 (Bernama) -- Credit providers and credit service providers are required to meet licensing requirements and register with the Consumer Credit Commission (CCC) effective June 1, 2026, in line with the Consumer Credit Act 2025 (Act 873) (CCA).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance industry is poised to enter a new phase of major reforms under government-led RESET initiatives, including the introduction of the medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan and diagnostic-related group (DRG) pricing to address rising medical costs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, which is largely an export-oriented nation, must not rely solely on tariff adjustments to boost its competitiveness but also diversify its export base, said economist Nadia Jalil.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Many Malaysians may be tightening their belts, but when it comes to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, cutting back is often not an option, as households continue to prioritise festive spending despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The 1.6 per cent increase in Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) for January 2026 is considered manageable, as the components that saw significant rises account for only a small share of the index, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Fintech and data intelligence firm, One Strategy Group Sdn Bhd, has launched One Credit, an integrated platform for risk management, know-your-customer (KYC) and credit underwriting.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production increased by 37.3 per cent in December 2025 to 28,684 tonnes against November’s 20,891 tonnes, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd welcomed the Malaysia Competition Commission's (MyCC) Market Review of Malaysia’s digital economy, which provides an evidence-based assessment of competition across key sub-sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports are projected to reach up to 16 million tonnes in 2026, according to an expert, driven by lower stock levels.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- VCI Global Limited (VCI Global) announced that Reveillon Champ Sdn Bhd (Reveillon Champ), a subsidiary of its portfolio company Reveillon Group Limited (Reveillon Group), has formed a strategic partnership with NOWWA Global HK Limited (NOWWA Coffee) to develop the Malaysian market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Startup Policy Forum (SPF) announced a strategic collaboration with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to accelerate fintech and digital innovation through coordinated policy engagement, ecosystem development and cross-border growth programmes.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, which is set to enter the Malaysian market, will enhance payment efficiency, reduce transaction costs and support smoother digital transactions between Malaysian and Indian firms, as well as for consumers and diaspora communities.
