Prai Power Plant: A Symbol Of Excellence And Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd’s Prai Power Plant stands as a symbol of excellence and innovation in Malaysia’s energy sector.

Middle-income Tax Band Review A Welcome Move In Budget 2025 - PwC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- With the rising cost of living a major concern for Malaysians, PwC Malaysia believes a review of personal income tax bands for the middle-income group in Budget 2025 would be a welcome move.

Govt Steps Up Efforts To Eradicate Hardcore Poverty In Line With Economic Growth - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 (Bernama) – The government is committed to intensifying efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with the nation’s healthy economic performance, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Budget 2025: Green Bonds, Tax Rebates Will Help Telecommunication Companies To Move Into Renewable Energy

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Introducing competitive green bonds, tax breaks or rebates in the upcoming Budget 2025 may encourage companies, including telecommunication companies, to transition into renewable energy (RE) in their operations.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Wall Street's Record Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower on Monday as some investors engaged in profit-taking, reflecting cautious sentiment across regional markets, despite last week's record gains on Wall Street, according to an analyst.

Bank Islam Unveils Mastercard Inspire Credit Card-i

SHAH ALAM, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has launched the Mastercard Inspire Credit Card-i, a new shariah-compliant credit card designed for young professionals.

Labuan To Embrace Vertical Farming To Boost Agro Sector, Food Security - KPKM

LABUAN, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is calling for Labuan to adopt vertical farming as a strategy to bolster its agricultural sector and address the ongoing food supply shortage. 

Lower August 2024's PPI To Keep OPR Unchanged In 2024 -- MIDF Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected to remain unchanged at three per cent in 2024 with Malaysia’s producer price index (PPI) inflation moderating to 0.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in August 2024 from 1.3 per cent y-o-y the previous month. 

Gamuda Proposes Bonus Issue After Record-breaking RM15 Bln Revenue In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd has proposed a bonus issue to reward its shareholders following its strong performance in the financial year ended July 31, 2024 (FY2024), with annual revenue rising 63 per cent year-on-year to RM15 billion.

Budget 2025: CTIM Calls For Reevaluation Of Individual-based Income Tax Model

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) has proposed that the government redefine the current classifications of the B40, M40, and T20 income tax models to reflect the evolving economic landscape.

Malaysia Needs To Follow Laos’ Example For A More Proactive ASEAN Chairmanship - Ambassador

VIENTIANE (LAOS), Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should take advantage of Laos' experience as a guide to become more proactive and prepared when it assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship next year.

Inflation Rate To Trend Between 2.0 Pct And 2.3 Pct Yoy For 2024 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Analysts expect headline inflation to trend between 2.0 per cent and 2.3 per cent year-on-year (yoy) for the rest of 2024.