Audit Flags SME Corp For Overspending Development Grants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) spent development grants beyond its allocated funds, resulting in a RM7.96 million debit balance.

AM Best Affirms Himalayan Reinsurance Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Nepal’s Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (Himalayan Re), maintaining a stable outlook.

Malaysia, China To Continue Strengthening Collaboration In Palm Oil Supply Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China will further strengthen collaboration in palm oil supply chains, technological innovation, and market expansion this year, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Bintulu Port Holdings Pays Tribute To Media For Highlighting Achievements

KUCHING, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) paid tribute to the media, which had been giving their unwavering support and cooperation in promoting its initiatives and highlighting its achievements throughout last year.

ESCAP: ASEAN Must Prioritise Sustainable Investment, Narrow Development Gaps Among Member States

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has emphasised the need for ASEAN to adopt sustainable and inclusive investment strategies as key drivers of economic resilience and growth.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Tariff Concerns And Oil Price Decline

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Friday, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets amid rising concerns over the US trade tariff decision, said a dealer.

300,000 SMEs Record RM867 Mln In Export Sales Through E-commerce For 2021-2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has coordinated efforts to develop the capabilities of approximately 300,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to successfully generate RM867 million in export sales through e-commerce platforms from 2021 to 2024.

Malaysia Sets Minimum Target Of 3,000 Smart Factories By 2030 – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) aims to establish a minimum of 3,000 smart factories by 2030 as part of Malaysia’s industrial transformation under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

Subsidy Proposal For Basic MHIT Products Needs In-Depth Study - Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The proposal for the implementation of subsidies for the development of basic medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) products requires in-depth studies, including the long term impact on overall healthcare costs, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Menlo Security Acquires Votiro To Enhance Data Security For Enterprises

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Menlo Security, the industry leader of secure enterprise browsers, has announced its acquisition of Votiro, a data and file security platform that specialises in advanced Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR) and data loss prevention.

E-Invoice Exemption Benefits Over 700,000 Small Traders - Amir Hamzah Azizan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The government has granted an exemption of the e-invoice issuance to small traders with annual sales below RM150,000, benefitting over 700,000 small traders such as hawkers as they no longer need to issue e-invoices, said Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.

ES Sunlogy Aims To Grow Solar Energy Portfolio Via Participation In RE Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- ES Sunlogy Bhd aims to expand its portfolio in the solar energy sector via participation in renewable energy (RE) initiatives such as the large-scale solar 5 programme (LSS5), LSS5+ and the corporate green power programme.