Budget 2025: Green Bonds, Tax Rebates Will Help Telecommunication Companies To Move Into Renewable Energy

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Introducing competitive green bonds, tax breaks or rebates in the upcoming Budget 2025 may encourage companies, including telecommunication companies, to transition into renewable energy (RE) in their operations.

U Mobile, Huawei Partner To Advance 5G Adoption In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- U Mobile and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore and promote the adoption and commercialisation of 5G-powered applications, solutions and intelligent services for Malaysian businesses, collectively known as X2B.

PM Anwar Urges Swift Action In Facing Fierce Regional Competition

KLANG, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must act swiftly in navigating the intensifying regional competition to avoid being left behind, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Johor Plantations Issues Its First Sukuk Wakalah Of RM1.35 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd has successfully issued its inaugural Sukuk Wakalah in aggregate of RM1.35 billion in nominal value from its Sukuk Wakalah Programme.

Budget 2025: CTIM Calls For Reevaluation Of Individual-based Income Tax Model

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) has proposed that the government redefine the current classifications of the B40, M40, and T20 income tax models to reflect the evolving economic landscape.

Toshiba's Third-Generation 1200V Products To Reduce Power Loss In Industrial Equipment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has added the “TRSxxx120Hx Series” of 1200 volt (V) products to its lineup of third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky barrier diodes (SBD) for industrial equipment, such as photovoltaic inverters, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and switching power supplies.

Regional Collaboration Key To Unlocking ASEAN’s Full Energy Potential - Fadillah

VIENTIANE (LAOS), Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof emphasised the crucial role of regional collaboration in unlocking ASEAN's energy potential during the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) here today.

Labuan’s Megah Port Management Strengthens Govt Collaboration To Boost Operations

LABUAN, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s containerised port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) has increased collaboration with government agencies to ensure seamless port operations.

Hong Kong’s New Regulatory Framework To Improve Enterprise Risk Management Practices - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong’s new risk-based capital regulatory framework is expected to strengthen enterprise risk management (ERM) practices among the (re)insurers doing business there, according to a new AM Best report.

Budget 2025 To Maintain Balanced Approach For Economic Development -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025, to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 18, is expected to strike a balanced approach, combining fiscal sustainability with initiatives to drive economic development, said RHB Investment Bank (IB) Bhd.

Scientex's FY2024 Net Profit Rises To RM545.21 Mln, Declares 6 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended July 31, 2024 (FY2024) surged by 24.4 per cent to RM545.21 million from RM438.14 million a year ago.

Dept Of Standards Develops E-commerce Guidelines To Ensure Conducive Investment Environment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Department of Standards Malaysia has successfully developed the Malaysian Standard (MS) 2781: 2023 - Logistics dataset - Guidelines for E-commerce Transactions and Last Mile Delivery to ensure a conducive investment, trade and industry ecosystem.