Senate Passes Tax Collection Measures Bill 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Senate today passed the Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Bill 2025 to strengthen the country’s taxation system. 

Perak Transit Lodges Sukuk Wakalah Programme Documents With SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Perak Transit Bhd has lodged the required information and relevant documents relating to its Sukuk Wakalah Programme with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

Ports Set For Strong Performance This Year, But Shipping, Haulage Brace For Ongoing Challenges In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.

Palm Oil Sector Could Drive Malaysia’s Net-Zero Emissions Goals -- MPOB

GENTING HIGHLANDS, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The palm oil sector could be a major contributor towards Malaysia’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, rather than a liability, as mature oil palm plantations sequester substantial amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Zafrul’s Industrial Master Plan A Sweeping Vision For Local Companies To Be Global Contenders

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ends his term as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister today, leaving behind a sweeping vision for Malaysia's future, where companies from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to major players can rise to become global contenders.

Red Tape Reform Delivers Major Benefits To Public, Business Community - Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The people and the business community have become the biggest beneficiaries of the Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB), as various government processes can now be completed more quickly, compliance costs have been reduced, and service transparency has improved.

Govt Expands Consolidated e-Invoice Prohibition To Power, Telecom Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Consolidated e-Invoices will not be permitted to be issued for business transactions valued at over RM10,000 as well as by the electric power and telecommunications industries starting Jan 1, 2026.

AM Best Affirms NongHyup P&C Ratings; Outlook Stable

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed South Korea’s NongHyup Property and Casualty Insurance Company Limited (NH P&C) financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.

CCOB Expects Consumer Credit Bill To Take Effect In 1Q 2026

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Bill 2025, which provides broader consumer protection by regulating excessive fees and through the practice of ethical debt collection, is expected to take effect in the first quarter of 2026, the Consumer Credit Oversight Board (CCOB) said.

G42 Welcomes US Authorisation To Export Advanced AI Semiconductors 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- G42 has welcomed the White House’s decision to authorise the export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors to the company, marking a key shift from planning to deployment within the United Arab Emirates (UAE)–United States (US) AI corridor.

EPF Shariah-compliant Savings Account Offers Competitive Dividends

By Farhana Abd Kadir

SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Shariah-compliant savings option not only can purify earnings but also provides contributors with competitive dividend yields that will not be detrimental to them, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia, Stockbroking Industry Issue Cyber Resilience Enhancement Recommendation Paper

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd in collaboration with Malaysia’s stockbroking industry today announced a recommendation paper comprising a series of cyber resilience enhancements to strengthen the integrity of the stockbroking ecosystem.