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Labuan IBFC Prepares For FATF Evaluation With Key Legislative Reforms 

LABUAN, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The passing of four bills under the Ministry of Finance aimed at regulating business activities in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is set to strengthen Malaysia’s standing ahead of the fourth Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation in February 2025.

Banking Sector Thriving In 2024, Sees Major Acquisitions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.

 

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

5G Remains The Focus For Telco In 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's telecommunications industry has seen quite an eventful year in 2024 as the country progresses toward deploying its second 5G network. 

MRL, CCCECRL Jointly Operate And Maintain ECRL Project

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCCECRL) today created an operating company (OpCo) with a 50:50 interest ratio for the purpose of operating and maintaining the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.

MATRADE Aims To Help Kelantan Entrepreneurs Penetrate Global Market

KOTA BHARU, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to help more high-value products from Kelantan-based entrepreneurs reach global markets.

China's Palm Oil Players Invited To Explore Opportunities In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is inviting China's palm oil companies to explore opportunities in the domestic industry.

MOSTI, CRADLE UNVEIL STARTUP ASEAN TO PROMOTE STI WITHIN REGIONAL STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd unveiled a digital platform, Startup ASEAN, with the aim to position the ASEAN member states as leading players in the global startup landscape.

BNM Refining RBI Proposal For LCSF, To Enhance Use Of Rupee And Ringgit In Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is currently fine-tuning a proposal from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to develop a Local Currency Settlement Framework (LCSF) to enhance the use of the Malaysian ringgit and Indian rupee in bilateral trade, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia Can Emerge As Regional Focal Point For Multinational Firms In ASEAN - Economist

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can leverage its mature digital infrastructure and skilled workforce to become the focal point for regional headquarters of multinational companies (MNCs) and high-skilled services and manufacturing.

ASEAN Has Potential In Digital Economy, Manufacturing, And Supply Chains Led By BRICS Members - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries have the potential to capitalise on significant opportunities in the digital economy, manufacturing, and supply chains led by BRICS countries, which are dialogue partners of the region, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

E&E Segment Records Realised Investments Of RM4.8 Bln As Of June 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronics (E&E) segment has recorded the highest realised investment performance of RM4.8 billion during the period from January to June 2024, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).