Ananda Krishnan Passes Away At 86

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Business tycoon Ananda Krishnan has passed away today. He was 86-years-old.

MoF, BNM Mulling Extension Of mySalam Scheme - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Nov (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) are looking at the possibility of extending the implementation of the mySalam scheme for two more years.

Govt Offers Various Initiatives, Incentives To Drive Local Automotive Industry - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced various initiatives and incentives to enhance the capacity of the local automotive industry, aiming to increase exports of vehicles, including spare parts and components, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI).

OIC Member States Must Foster Collaboration On Financial Ecosystems, Strengthen Digital Payment - Fahmi

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states must prioritise the sharing of best practices and foster robust collaboration among Islamic nations to develop modern, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems, effectively phasing out outdated traditional methods.

Petronas Clarifies Status Of DGO Talks With Petros

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) — PETRONAS wishes to clarify that it is still in discussions with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) on the proposed implementation of the Distribution of Gas Ordinance (DGO).

Swedish Firms Supporting Malaysia’s Green Transition With Sustainable Investments

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram & Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) – Top Swedish firms that have been investing in Malaysia’s industrial development since the nation achieved its independence are lending their expertise in the country’s green economy transition by focusing on the sustainability agenda.

Partnership With State Govts Key To Reducing Livestock Feed Imports - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is open to collaborating with state governments to reduce the country’s reliance on imported livestock feeds.

Retail Industry To Bounce Back Towards Year-End -- MUI Group

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The retail industry is expected to bounce back in the remaining months of this year after experiencing weaker market growth in the last two months, said Malayan United Industries Bhd (MUI Group).

Budget 2025 Is People-Friendly, Addresses Cost Of Living Issues - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 announced on Friday (Oct 18) is very people-friendly and meets Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's desire to tackle the issue of rising cost of living, said an analyst.

Minimal Impact Of Minimum Wage, Foreign Worker Levy On Infrastructure Supply Chain -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd foresees minimal impact from the proposed hikes in minimum wages to RM1,700 and foreign worker levies on the local infrastructure supply chain.

Budget 2025: Be Supportive of OGSE Sector to Continue Growth Trajectory - MPRC

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) is optimistic the tabling of Budget 2025 will create a supportive environment for the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector to continue its growth trajectory following its recovery from recent challenging years.

Melaka Targets 70 Pct GTP Area To Be Filled With Investors Within Two Years

MELAKA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government is aiming for approximately 70 per cent of the 186-hectare German Technology Park (GTP) currently under construction in Ayer Keroh, to be filled by investors within two years.