e-Invoice Tackles Shadow Economy; Impact Being Assessed - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The government has taken several measures to address the shadow economy as part of its efforts to boost national revenue, including the implementation of the e-invoicing system, which started in 2024.

BUDI95: Inefficient To Set Tiered Pricing After Exhausting Quota -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Setting a tiered price for RON95 at RM2.10 or RM2.30 under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme after the 300-litre quota has been fully used will retain elements of inefficiency.

China Signals Interest In Strengthening Trade And Investment, Proposes MoU -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- China has signalled its intention to deepen trade and investment cooperation with Malaysia by proposing a memorandum of understanding (MoU), following recent discussions in Beijing on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ethiopia’s Liberalised Financial Market Offers Opportunities For Malaysian Banks - Tengku Zafrul 

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Ethiopia’s fully liberalised financial industry presents a promising opening for Malaysian banks, particularly in Islamic finance, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Germany Seeks Deeper Economic Collaboration With Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Germany is seeking to deepen economic collaboration with Malaysia, particularly in the semiconductor sector, amidst the increasingly challenging global economic environment and rising geopolitical tensions.

MITI Refines Investments In Sabah To Avoid Becoming 'Assembly Hub'

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The government is refining several proposals for high-tech investments in Sabah, including in the semiconductor sector, to ensure the state does not become merely an assembly hub, but instead plays a role in the global supply chain.

SC Seeks Feedback On Proposals Under The Market Segmentation Review

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has published a consultation paper, inviting feedback on various proposals to enhance value propositions of the public market.

BNM Explores Tokenisation, Welcomes Feedback

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) supports a collaborative approach to exploring tokenisation to co-create a safe and sustainable roadmap for the development of tokenised financial services in Malaysia.

PNB, EPF Reaffirm Commitment To Battersea Project, Says No Immediate Plan To Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Battersea project in London, United Kingdom, owned by a consortium led by Sime Darby Property Bhd and SP Setia Bhd, remains a key strategic investment for its shareholders, said Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). 

Bursa Malaysia Gets SC Notification On New Annual Regulatory Fee, Derivatives Levy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has received notification from the Securities Commission (SC) on the new annual fixed regulatory fee of RM28 million and the derivatives levy to be paid to the SC.

Discussions Ongoing On Alternative Incentives For EV Adoption -- Tengku Zafrul

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Discussions are underway on alternative initiatives to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption following the removal of excise duty exemptions on completely built-up (CBU) EVs starting in 2026, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Budget 2026 Reinforces Govt's Commitment Towards Strengthening Tax Governance -- PwC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 reinforces the government’s commitment to strengthening tax governance and anti-leakage measures, reflecting continued efforts to enhance fiscal transparency and enforcement, said PwC Malaysia.