Axiata Shareholders Approve XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s shareholders have approved the proposed merger between PT XL Axiata (XL Axiata) and PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (Smartfren).

SC To Submit Fee Review Proposal To MOF By End Of March

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is expected to submit its proposal to review levies of fees from intermediaries by the end of March to the Finance Ministry (MoF), said SC executive chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi. 

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.

More Than 26,000 Companies Use E-Invoice System, 207.4 Million E-Invoices Issued So Far -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) --  A total of 26,665 companies have used the e-invoice system since it was implemented in August 2024, with 207.4 million e-invoices issued as of March 10, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

DITO Licence Applications Remain Open Until Dec 31, 2026 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The application for digital insurers and Takaful operators (DITOs) licences remains open until Dec 31, 2026, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) may announce successful applicants during or after this period.

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.

Delay Proposed 30 Pct Port Tariff Hikes -- FMM

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) – The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of the proposed 30 per cent rise in port tariffs, particularly for container handling and storage, as it will have major implications on cost of doing business for manufacturers and shippers.

BMI Expects BNM To Keep OPR Unchanged In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- BMI Country Risk & Industry Research (BMI), a unit of Fitch Solutions Group Ltd, expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent through 2025.

AirBorneo Launches Logo And Livery Design Competition

KUCHING, March 5 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo, the Sarawak-owned airline, has announced the launch of its logo and livery design competition.

Give Asean Secretariat More Clout To Get Countries To Rescind Non-Tariff Barriers -- Nazir Razak

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Jakarta-based ASEAN Secretariat should be given more clout to flag countries that resort to non-tariff barriers (NTBs).

HLTF-EI Discusses End-term Review Of AEC Blueprint 2025 -- MITI Sec-gen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The End-Term Review of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025 was among the matters discussed at the The 47th High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI).

MITI: ICA 1975 Review Among Steps To Boost Investor Confidence

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is taking proactive steps to strengthen investors' confidence, including reviewing the Industrial Coordination Act (ICA) 1975.