Malaysia's Low Wages Influencing Inadequate EPF Savings -- Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's low-wage structure is a significant factor behind the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) inadequate savings.

Global Internal Audit Standards Adoption Set To Strengthen Malaysia’s Competitive Edge

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The adoption of the refreshed Global Internal Audit Standards, set to take effect on Jan 9, 2025, is poised to bolster Malaysia’s competitiveness, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA Malaysia). 

LTAT's Reinvestment Strategy To Unlock Growth, Support Retirement Commitments – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.

Malaysia Committed To Realising ASEAN Power Grid Initiative Next Year - Fadillah

VIENTIANE (LAOS), Sept 28 (Bernama) -- As the host of the ASEAN Summit 2025, Malaysia is committed to ensuring that the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) strategic initiative can be finalised by next year for the benefit of the region.

Digital Economy To Meet Or Exceed Projected 25.5 Pct Contribution To GDP By End-2025 - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia continues to attract investors, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo is confident that the digital economy will meet, or even exceed, the projected 25.5 per cent contribution to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025.

Sarawak Becomes Largest Shareholder In Affin Bank With 31.25 Pct Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, SG Assetfin Holdings Sdn Bhd, has finalised the share purchase agreement (SPA) of Affin Bank shares from Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) and Boustead Holdings Bhd.

MGA Urges Energy Sector To Embrace The Power Of Diverse Perspectives For Future Workforce

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) has called on the energy sector to embrace the power of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workforce. 

Bernama's Chairman Appointed To Two CMI Positions 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, chairman of the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) and advisor of Star Media Group, has been named as a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) regional board member for Malaysia.

Energy Counters Drag Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Break As Oil Price Falls

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia fell deeper into the red at the midday break as a big drop in crude oil prices likely weighed on energy counters, said an analyst.

Malaysia Needs To Follow Laos’ Example For A More Proactive ASEAN Chairmanship - Ambassador

VIENTIANE (LAOS), Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should take advantage of Laos' experience as a guide to become more proactive and prepared when it assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship next year.

MARIC Launches Malaysia's First-ever Rail Industry Directory In Berlin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) launched the first-ever Malaysia Rail Industry Directory on Tuesday during the opening of InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Germany.

MAPIM Calls For Cross-political Support To Revitalise, Propel Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) has called on all parties, regardless of political ideology, to support the MADANI Government’s efforts to revitalise and strengthen the national economy in the current situation where the ringgit continues to strengthen.