By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will conduct five more closed proceedings this month regarding the increase in health insurance premiums, private hospital charges, and the impact on public health before preparing a comprehensive report for presentation during the parliamentary session in June.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must take steps to diversify both their sources of raw materials and their customer base, ensuring that supply chain risks are mitigated, according to Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) national president Datuk William Ng.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, which faced pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs, closed relatively stable today, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) – The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to engage with the United States to seek a reconsideration of the newly imposed 24 per cent tariff on Malaysian exports.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower again on Thursday in tandem with regional rubber futures markets in light of the greater-than-expected US tariff hike and sharp declines in crude oil prices, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) views the 10 per cent tariffs hikes and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States of America (US) on Malaysian exports to the US seriously and is actively engaging with the US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- As Malaysian manufacturers undergo digital transformation, safeguarding operations, data, and supply chains from rising threats becomes crucial, requiring swift action to bolster cybersecurity defences.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) together with its member takaful operators stand united in support of Putra Heights explosion victims by mobilising emergency support for affected communities.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) for Taiwan’s Nan Shan General Insurance Co Ltd (Nan Shan General), with a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has committed to working closely with relevant ministries and agencies to channel timely and meaningful support to the families impacted by the fire incident near Putra Heights, Puchong, Selangor.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should take advantage of all unilateral free trade agreements to further expand market potential as an early preparatory measure to face any possible impact from the implementation of tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Businesses and consumers in Malaysia are warned of heightened cybersecurity risks amid a surge in online scams and cyber threats, especially during the festive Hari Raya season, global cybersecurity firm Fortinet said.
