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Economic

Sabah Sets Up Special Committee To Study Targeted Subsidies Amid Global Oil Price Rise

KOTA KINABALU, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Sabah state government has established a special committee to study the need for targeted subsidies as an effort to assist sectors affected by the rise in global oil prices, said Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

Labuan Seeks Equal Duty-Free Treatment As Langkawi

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s duty-free status should be given equal consideration for full restoration, in line with the proposal being studied for Langkawi, to support the island’s tourism, retail and business sectors, the Labuan Corporation (LC) Advisory Council said.

Banking Industry Urges MSMEs Affected By West Asia Conflict To Engage For Support

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The banking industry is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict to engage with their respective banks at an early stage to explore suitable solutions, including repayment assistance, restructuring, and working capital support.

Govt To Improve Non-Critical Spending To Protect People And Economy - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has confirmed that guidelines have been issued to ministries and agencies to restructure operating expenditure.

MOF Mulls More Targeted Diesel Subsidy Mechanism For Sabah, Sarawak -- Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is studying the implementation of a more targeted diesel subsidy mechanism, similar to BUDI95, for Sabah and Sarawak, said MADANI government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Understanding Supply Chain Shocks Amid Hormuz Disruptions is ASEAN's Key Challenge

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Understanding how global energy shocks transmit through production and supply chain networks is the key policy challenge for ASEAN economies, particularly in the wake of disruptions linked to the Iran-Strait of Hormuz.

HOK Strengthens Sports, Recreation And Entertainment Practice With ROSSETTI Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- HOK has announced the acquisition of ROSSETTI, a Detroit-based architecture firm, to strengthen its position as one of the leading sports, recreation and entertainment design practices.

Abaxx Launches First Gold Spot Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) has announced the execution of the first trades on its Abaxx Spot Gold Pool, marking the operational debut of its physical gold marketplace.

Labuan Corp Advisory Council Urges CVLB To Set Up Labuan Branch To Boost Transport, Logistics Industry

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) has been urged to establish a branch here to facilitate dealings by transport and logistics companies operating on the island.

Anaqua Expands IP Management Platform With Patrix Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, an innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology and services provider, has announced the acquisition of Patrix, welcoming about 400 IP management software (IPMS) customers into its client community.

AM Best Affirms Guild Insurance Credit Ratings At Excellent

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Australia’s Guild Insurance Limited (GIL), with the outlook for both credit ratings (ratings) remaining stable.

DutyFreeZone Opens Early Enrolment For Global Duty-Free Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- DutyFreeZone.com (DFZ) has launched its early enrolment programme for vendors, premium brands, suppliers and investors, advancing plans to build what it describes as the world’s first fully digital global duty-free marketplace.