AM Best To Present APAC Benchmarking Study, Mock Rating Committee At Singapore Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best announced it will host Insurance Market Briefing - Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC) to explore the state of the Asia Pacific (APAC) (re)insurance markets on Nov 5, as part of the 20th annual SIRC event.

Budget 2025 Maintains Gradual Fiscal Consolidation Approach - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2025 reaffirms a commitment towards gradual fiscal consolidation from a high debt level compared with peers, according to Fitch Ratings. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session In Positive Territory

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in positive territory, taking cues from the optimism in US markets overnight.

Dividend Tax Reduced To 2 Pct In Response To MSME Appeals - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The dividend tax, initially set at five per cent, has been reduced to two per cent after considering appeals, including those from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ECERDC To Continue Efforts To Attract High-value Investments To PTP, GHP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The government, through the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) Development Council (ECERDC), will continue to focus on attracting private investments and realising high-value investment projects in the region, especially the Pahang Technology Park (PTP) and Gambang Halal Park (GHP).

Malaysia’s BRICS Membership Could Boost Trade, Global Influence - Academicians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS alliance could facilitate stronger economic ties with countries like China and India, both of which are already major trading partners.

Blackberry Establishes APAC Regional Cybersecurity HQ In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Canada-based BlackBerry Ltd has established its Asia Pacific (APAC) regional headquarters (HQ) for its cybersecurity division in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, which is now fully operational.

Malaysia Set To Unlock Economic Opportunities As BRICS Partner Country -- Academician

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recognition as one of the 13 nations officially added to BRICS presents significant economic opportunities, opening doors to trade, investment, and cooperation with the world’s largest emerging markets, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

Amphenol Opens New Facility In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Amphenol DC Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, has opened its new 70,000 square feet (sq ft) facility in Penang, with the potential for an additional 60,000 sq ft in the second phase. 

Govt To Prioritise Ringgit Use In International Settlements – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to promote the use of local currency in international settlements and periodically enhance mechanisms with strategic partner countries.

SC's Audit Oversight Board Prohibits Auditor From Auditing For One Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia's (SC) Audit Oversight Board (AOB) has prohibited an auditor Sathiea Seelean Manickam from accepting as clients and auditing any public interest entities or schedule funds for a one-year period starting from Oct 22, 2024.

Jumio’s Patent Count Exceeds 300, Reinforcing Position In Identity Solutions 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Jumio, an automated, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions provider, announced it has more than 300 issued patents and patent applications.