Holafly Launches Global eSIM Index Tracking Adoption Across 50 Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, launched the Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026, a study assessing commercial readiness for eSIM adoption across 50 markets and 168 mobile network operators worldwide.

Malaysia Positions Carbon Market As Strategic Economic Pillar To Drive Trade Competitiveness - Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning the carbon market as a critical economic driver to bolster industrial competitiveness and meet its ambitious climate targets under the newly approved National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK).

PM Anwar Announces Additional RM5 Bln Facilities For MSMEs

Hydroshoppe, Director Seek To Transfer Bribery Case To High Court

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 14 (Bernama) -- Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and its director are seeking to transfer to the High Court the trial of a high-profile bribery case involving an offer of RM500,000 annually over 15 years in connection with the takeover of the Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) concession.

Bank Rakyat Strengthens Cybersecurity After RM1 Mln Amp

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) continues to enhance its technology infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, and operational processes to strengthen system resilience and safeguard customer information.

BNM Fines Bank Rakyat RM1 Mln For Cybersecurity, Customer Information Protection Breaches

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) of RM1 million on Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) for cybersecurity and customer information protection breaches on Jan 20, 2026.

Financial System Remains Resilient On Strong Regulatory Framework - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s financial system remained resilient in 2025, supported by a prudent and robust regulatory environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

MBSB IB Keeps LHI 2026 Earnings Forecast Unchanged Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has maintained its 2026 earnings forecasts for Leong Hup International Bhd (LHI), noting that any potential penalty arising from ongoing legal proceedings would likely be treated as an exceptional or non-core item.

MAHB Imposes RM9.1 Mln Penalty On IJMC-Pestech JV Over KLIA Aerotrain -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has imposed a ‘Liquidated and Ascertained Damages’ (LAD) penalty of RM9.1 million on the contractors, ALSTOM IJM Construction Sdn Bhd and Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd (IJMC-Pestech Joint Venture).

IRB Issues Nearly 200,000 CP500 Notices For RM1.1 Bln In Taxes - MOF

 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has issued nearly 200,000 Tax Installment Payment Notices (CP500) to taxpayers with an estimated tax amount of RM1.1 billion, up to January 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

US Tariff Ruling Lifts Market Sentiment, Positive For Malaysian Markets -- Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling limiting President’s unilateral tariff authority would improve global economic and market sentiment, with economists saying the development could benefit Malaysia’s exports, capital markets and currency outlook.

MOF: No Penalty Imposed On MSMEs During e-Invoice Transition Period

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will not face any penalties for any non-compliance with e-invoicing requirements during the transition period, provided that they adhere to the specified guidelines.