Consumer Credit Act to Regulate Non-Bank Credit Providers Including BNPL Companies -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Act (CCA), to be tabled in the next parliamentary sitting, will address overlaps in responsibilities between regulatory authorities and reduce coverage gaps in the supervision of consumer credit providers, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Budget 2025 Accelerates Clean Energy Transition, Solarvest Keen On Kenyir Solar Farm

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 is a step towards accelerating Malaysia’s clean energy transition and the company is eager to participate in the Kenyir Floating Hybrid Solar Farm, said Solarvest Holdings Bhd.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Futures, Lower Crude Oil Prices

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower for the second consecutive day on Friday, in line with the Chicago Board of Trade soybean oil futures.

39 Of Top 100 Listed Companies Yet To Meet 30 Pct Women Participation Target In BOD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 39 companies in the top 100 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia have yet to meet the target of having 30 per cent women participation in their boards.

2025 GDP Growth Forecast Of 4.5-5.5 Pct Is Reasonable, Says Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The gross domestic product (GDP) growth assumption of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent for 2025 is reasonable, said OCBC senior ASEAN economist Lavanya Venkateswaran said.

Budget 2025 Puts Forth Clear Call To Action For Board Directors -- ICDM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government's Budget 2025 has put forth a clear call to action for board directors, namely to proactively step up, lead with purpose, exercise risk leadership, embrace diversity and innovation and prioritise people and talent to champion the national agenda.

Banking Industry Views Budget 2025 As Positive Step Towards Sustainable, Inclusive Economy

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions viewed Budget 2025 as a positive step towards achieving a sustainable, inclusive economy while maintaining fiscal responsibility and social justice. 

e-Invoice: Govt Proposing To Expedite Capital Allowance Claim For ICT Expenditure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has proposed to shorten the full claim period for capital allowances on the purchase of information and communication technology (ICT) equipment, computer software packages, and consultancy fees from three years to two years.

Ordinary Malaysians The Real Winners Of Budget 2025

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim does not mention any major or high-profile projects.

Govt Allocates RM100 Mln Matching Fund To Spur Innovation In Islamic Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated a RM100 million matching fund to spur innovation in Islamic financing based on Islamic values so that it no longer depends on Shariah-compliant products similar to conventional ones. 

Budget 2025: RM1.8 Billion Allocated For New Ships To Strengthen MMEA Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government's announcement of RM1.8 billion for three new ships for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Budget 2025 comes at a critical time, given the agency's current asset constraints in safeguarding national waters.

Govt Proposes 60 Pct Tax Exemption For Smart Logistic Companies - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing an income tax exemption equivalent to an investment tax allowance of 60 per cent on eligible capital expenditure for five years, to be offered to Smart Logistic Complex (SLC) companies, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).