Timing Right For Malaysia To Introduce Used Cooking Oil Futures

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- It is the perfect time to introduce used cooking oil (UCO) futures in light of the growing emphasis on sustainability in the palm oil industry, according to an industry expert.

Malaysia Elevates Digital Economy Presence At ENS 2024 With Local Tech Leaders

DUBAI, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is making a significant impact at the Expand North Star 2024 (ENS 2024) event in Dubai with a 120-square-foot pavilion featuring 15 local technology companies. 

Budget 2025: Auto Industry Wants Road Tax Exemption Incentive For EVs Extended

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Automotive industry players are seeking a deadline extension for the full road tax exemption incentive for electric vehicles (EVs) and for it to be extended to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).

Govt Has Room To Optimise Spending But Revenue Needs To Be Increased -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government still has room to optimise its spending although there is a need to increase revenue, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. 

MDEC Highlights Need For Global Exposure To Boost Local Digital Tech Expansion, Talent Development

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

DUBAI, Oct 13 (Bernama) — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) emphasises the importance of exposing local digital technology companies to international best practices to help them expand beyond the Malaysian market, attract foreign investment, and nurture talent.

Banking Industry Seeks Well-balanced Strategic Initiatives In Budget 2025 - RHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth.

Malaysian Investors Should Seize Opportunities In Laos - MBCL

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian investors should seize investment opportunities in Laos as the “Land of A Million Elephants” holds great potential in hydropower, semiconductor, transport, electronics, logistics, and the halal market.

MITI Launches Anti-Dumping Duty Probe On Steel Wire Rods From China, Indonesia, Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will launch an anti-dumping duty investigation into steel wire rods originating from or exported by China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. 

MARii Trains 1,253 Engineers, Elevating Malaysia As ASEAN's Automotive Leader

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics, and IoT Institute (MARii) has trained and certified 1,253 engineers through the Digital Engineering and Prototyping (DEP) Professional Certification Programme since its inception in 2020. 

Global Rate Cuts Signal Policy Shifts, But Malaysia Takes A Measured Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

ASEAN Must Remain A Strong Entity, Resist Divisions - FM Mohd Hasan

By Sharifah Hunani Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain a strong entity, which requires every member of the bloc to avoid creating divisions by siding with conflicting countries.

MPC Launches Guidelines For EVs, Battery Management To Ensure Safety And Ecosystem Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has launched the electric vehicle and battery management (EVBM) guidelines to ensure public safety, environmental protection and the sustainability of Malaysia’s EV ecosystem.