U Mobile's Selection As Second 5G Provider Set To Boost Competition In Malaysia's Telecom Sector - Analyst

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd is envisioned to compete more robustly and narrow the gap with other major players in the country, creating a more equitable landscape in Malaysia's telecommunications sector.

Khazanah Nasional Establishes Jelawang Capital As National Fund-of-Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has announced Jelawang Capital Sdn Bhd as the National Fund-of-Funds to accelerate the growth of Malaysia’s venture capital ecosystem.

Anwar: EXIM Bank, SME Bank, BPMB Merger Still Ongoing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the merger of Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd, Exim Bank, and SME Bank is still in progress, and the focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will continue.

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).

Duck Creek Technologies Named Leader In P&C Insurance Technology Space By Gartner

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, an intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner “Magic Quadrant for SaaS P&C Core Platforms, North America”.

Govt Committed To Implement Global Minimum Tax In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to implementing the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) in 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). 

SC Plays Active Role In ASEAN Taxonomy - Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) has actively contributed to the ASEAN Taxonomy through the ASEAN Taxonomy Board, which includes central banks, securities regulators and insurance regulators.

MSPO Certification: A Step Towards Sustainability, Impact And Challenges For Smallholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme has been introduced as an effort to enhance the sustainability of the palm oil industry in Malaysia, but its implementation has also presented various impacts and challenges, especially for smallholders.

Several ASEAN Countries Also Interested In Joining BRICS -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Mavenir Snags Most Innovative Cloud Product At Network X Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, a pioneer in cloud-native network infrastructure, has been recognised as a global leader in telecom innovation, winning the esteemed 2024 Network X Award for Most Innovative Cloud Product.

Malaysia Increasingly Attractive To Foreign Investors -- UBS Global Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to several factors, such as the country’s political stability and track record in exercising fiscal responsibility, said UBS Global Research. 

Govt To Assist Smallholders To Meet New EUDR Deadline - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – The government has announced support for local oil palm smallholders to help them meet the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) deadline, which has been extended to Dec 30, 2025.