Maintenance Fees: The Hard Truth - JMBs And MCs Lack Expertise, Residents Neglect Responsibility

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

This is the conclusion of a three-part series on maintenance fee collection in strata properties. It examines enforcement challenges under the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757), the role of JMBs and MCs and the responsibilities of owners and tenants. 

EPF Reforms Gain Industry Support, Ensure Business Sustainability And Talent Retention

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Industry leaders welcomed the passing of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) (Amendment) Bill 2025, hailing it as a balanced approach that strengthens social security while ensuring business sustainability.

Xsolla Enhances Cloud Gaming Solution With New Features

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company, Xsolla, has unveiled updates to its Cloud Gaming platform, powered by Amazon GameLift Streams on AWS.

Agape ATP Secures US$23 Mln From Institutional Investors In Private Placement

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- NASDAQ-listed Agape ATP Corporation (ATPC) has entered into agreements for a US$23 million (US$1=RM4.41) private placement with institutional investors to support its expansion in healthcare, oil and gas trading, and renewable energy.

Govt To Determine Any Laws Breached In Alleged Shipment Of US-sanctioned AI Chips - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The government is taking necessary actions to establish whether Malaysian laws had been breached in the alleged shipment of United States (US)-sanctioned artificial intelligence (AI) chips from Singapore to Malaysia, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

First LNG Shipment From Canada In July - Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has announced that its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from its joint venture, LNG Canada, is now expected to occur in July 2025.

Penang Port’s Cargo Handling Increases To 32.33 Mln Fwt In 2024 - Hasbi

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Penang Port continued its excellent performance in cargo handling in 2024, handling 32.33 million freight weight tonnes, an increase of 0.77 per cent.

Muafakat Between Indonesia, Malaysia Must Extend Beyond Economic Collaboration

SHAH ALAM, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia and Malaysia’s muafakat must extend beyond economic collaboration to include enhanced cybersecurity, counterterrorism efforts, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, said Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. 

Malaysia Well-positioned With AI-ready Data Centres - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned for a world where artificial intelligence (AI) dominates data centre development, as not all data centres are suitable to support the coming AI boom, said global real estate agency Juwai IQI. 

BNM Fines Ambank RM875,000 And WSMC RM51,000 For Regulatory Non-Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed a compound of RM875,000 on AmBank (M) Bhd on Nov 18, 2024, for failing to comply with the Direction to Financial Institutions of the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA).

Labuan Financial Services Authority Upholds Sector's Integrity With Zero Tolerance Policy

LABUAN, Jan 17 (Bernama) – The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the integrity of the Labuan’s financial sector, emphasising a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any legal breaches.

Wolters Kluwer Study: AI's Role In Shaping The Future Of Tax & Accounting Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting (TAA) has unveiled its inaugural global study titled Future Ready Accountant, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving tax and accounting industry.