ASEAN Services Trade Statistics To Advance Via Cooperation

SEREMBAN, Sept 10 (Bernama) — The 12th Working Group on Statistics of International Trade in Services (WGSITS12) is an important platform for ASEAN to strengthen cooperation, enhance comparability, and improve the quality and timeliness of trade in services statistics in line with international standards.

New Customised Incentive Mechanism Set To Support Investments In Malaysia’s Automotive Sector - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is finalising the New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM), aimed at providing a more transparent and attractive tax and incentive structure to strengthen Malaysia’s automotive industry.

Malaysia Has Over 4,100 EV Charging Points Nationwide -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has at least 4,100 electric vehicle (EV) charging points nationwide to cater to the growing demand for EVs, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Triangle Life Unveils Global Report On Positive Impact Of Wealth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Triangle Life Insurance Co Ltd (Triangle Life) in its new report finds 88 per cent of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) believe their wealth has a positive impact, with 66 per cent describing that effect as highly significant.

Zakat Microfinancing: Alliance Islamic Bank Eyes Expansion Of AZAM Programme Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd plans to expand its Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM) nationwide after the initiative showed positive outcomes in improving the livelihood of asnaf micro entrepreneurs.

Sacofa Partners With ZTE To Modernise Its Network In Sarawak

KUCHING, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Sarawak state-owned telecommunications infrastructure provider Sacofa has formed a strategic partnership with ZTE Corporation, a global provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, to modernise its infrastructure network for the next era of digital growth.

Malaysia Backs South Korea’s APEC Energy Transition Goals

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 27 (Bernama) – Malaysia fully supports South Korea’s goals for the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (APEC EMM15), themed ‘Sustainable Growth through Innovative and Inclusive Transition’, as they are timely, relevant and align with the nation’s energy transition agenda, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

TNB–ACWA Power Partnership: Driving Malaysia’s Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is pushing hard to achieve the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) target of raising renewable energy (RE) to 70 per cent of the nation’s capacity by 2050, with the government, agencies, companies and industry players all working together towards this goal.

Federal Govt To Develop Policy, Guidelines, And Explore Creation Of Blue Carbon Credit Trading Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government will develop policies or guidelines and explore the creation of a platform for trading blue carbon credits, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

New Palm Biomass Market Mechanism May Be Considered – KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The need for a new market mechanism to support palm biomass processing as a commercial product may be considered in the future, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

13MP: High-value Manufacturing Vital To Maintain Malaysia's Position As Top Glove Exporter -- Margma

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s global leadership in rubber glove exports during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period hinges on a sustained emphasis on high-value manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability and labour market reforms.