US Move To Ease Curbs On Chip Exports An Opportunity For Malaysia's AI And Data Centre Sectors

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump's plan to rescind the Biden-era artificial intelligence (AI) chip export rule presents opportunities for Malaysia to expand its AI chip industry and booming data centre sector.

Anwar’s Leadership And MADANI Govt Lauded In US Tariff Issue – Nazir Razak

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) – The Malaysian chapter of the ASEAN-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has complimented Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership and the MADANI government in handling the United States (US) tariff issue in a calm and balanced manner and protecting national interests.

ACCIM Sees Cordial Talks As Key To Fair, Balanced Malaysia-US Trade Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) believes that continued cordial negotiations between the Malaysian and United States (US) governments can lead to a fair and balanced trade deal.

MSNR Trace System Mandatory For Processing Factories, Rubber Traders Effective May 5 - MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- License holders in the processing factory and rubber trader categories are required to use the Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR) Trace system to report transactions involving natural rubber, effective May 5, said the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Only Locally Produced Rubber Gloves Allowed For Export – KPK

PUTRAJAYA, 25 April (Bernama) -- Malaysia has imposed an immediate restriction requiring all rubber glove exporters licensed by the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) to only export gloves produced by local manufacturers, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) announced today.

Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

Bina Puri Appoints Marcus Goh As GCEO, Mohd Kamarudin As Non-executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has appointed Marcus Goh Kee Lun as executive director cum group chief executive officer (GCEO) and Datuk Seri Mohd Kamarudin Md Din as an independent non-executive director.

National Scam Response Efforts Show Promising Start In Malaysia

By Siti Baaqiah Mamat

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Establishing the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) and the National Fraud Portal has yielded early signs of success in combating the rising number of scams and fraud cases reported in recent years, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Gold Futures To Trade In Cautious Mode Next Week Ahead Of US Tariffs

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade in a cautious mode next week ahead of the United States (US) reciprocal tariffs that are expected to be enforced on April 2.

Dewan Rakyat And Dewan Negara Approve Two Economy-related Bills

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, which concluded yesterday, saw the passing of two economy-related Bills within the 12-day session.​

Anti-money Laundering Among Main Breaches Of Regulations In 2024, RM18.9 Mln Penalties Imposed -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Anti-money laundering and countering financial terrorism were among the most enforcement actions taken by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) in 2024, with total monetary penalties imposed on institutions amounting to RM18.9 million.

Banking Industry Prevents Over RM399 Mln In Attempted Fraudulent Transactions In 2024 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Enhanced security controls enabled the banking industry to avert over RM399 million in attempted fraudulent transactions in 2024, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.