FMM Calls On ASEAN To Boost Intra-regional Trade, Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on ASEAN to intensify efforts to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade and production linkages.

Kenanga, CIMB Maintain ‘Buy’ On Yinson After US$600 Mln Vietnam Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd and CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd have reiterated their “Buy” calls on Yinson Holdings Bhd after it secured a contract worth around US$600 million to provide and charter a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel in Vietnam. (US$1=RM4.21).

MCBA Calls On Malaysian Businesses To Remain Calm Following Cambodia-Thailand Border Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA) has called on the Malaysian business community operating in Cambodia to remain calm and take proactive measures following recent localised tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border.

HLIB, RHB Maintain 'buy' Ratings On Pavilion REIT

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) and RHB Investment Bank Bhd have reiterated their “Buy” calls on Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) following its second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q25) results.

MARGMA Calls For Tariff Talks With US Over Glove Duty Hike

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has urged the government to promptly enter sectoral tariff negotiations with the United States (US) following Washington’s decision to raise import duties on rubber gloves to 25 per cent from Aug 1, 2025.

Visits To Italy, France And Brazil Achieved Key Objectives, Says PM Anwar

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Monday that his official visits to Italy, France and Brazil have successfully met their intended objectives.

PM Anwar Calls On BRICS To Boost Intra-Trade, Champion Fair And Just Global Order

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) —  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an increase in intra-BRICS trade and for the grouping to emerge as a strong and principled force, grounded in equity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to shaping a more balanced and just international order.

Gobind Calls On Banks To Help Uplift Communities Via Digital Empowerment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) — Banks today must not only be financial enablers but also help in uplifting communities by being digital advocates as well, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

After Apples And Oranges, MoF Announces Exemption For Beauty Services From Service Tax Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced today that, after carefully considering public sentiment, it has decided not to proceed with the proposed expansion of the Service Tax to beauty services such as manicures and pedicures, facial services, and barbers and hairdressers.

MIDF Amanah: Strait Of Hormuz Closure Poses Limited Risk To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the recent Iranian parliamentary vote poses limited risk to Malaysia, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Lessons On Insurance To Be Learnt From USJ Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Explosion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- It’s been about three months since the devastating gas pipeline explosion and fire at USJ Putra Heights. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. It shocked Malaysians. Questions are still being asked as to the compensation for damages to houses, properties, possessions and injuries sustained.

Fadillah Calls On AirAsia X To Consider Adding Samarkand To Uzbekistan Route

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called upon AirAsia X to consider adding Samarkand to its flight routes, amid an increased interest in visiting holy sites in the region.