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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) is exploring the development of a federated artificial intelligence (AI) model, tentatively called FinancialGPT, to enhance fraud detection and strengthen security in digital payments.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is on the right track in terms of trade, growth and investment, with intra-bloc diversity underpinning resilience, said Prof Dr Peter Mayer, adjunct professor of International Economics at University Polytech Malaysia and Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Act 2025 (RUUKP) is expected to be gazetted by the end of this year, providing a more comprehensive protection for consumers through the regulation of excessive charges and the enforcement of ethical debt collection practices.
KUALA LANGAT, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track to be classified as a low-risk country in palm oil production, particularly with its mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, said Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s robust regulatory framework and fiscal incentives for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) are making it more attractive for near-term investments and project development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) – Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) is working closely with the Ministry of Economy to introduce new regulations under the Gas Supply Act 1993 (Act 501), the Electricity Supply Act 1990 and other laws to strengthen safety and oversight around its pipeline network
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Income derived from digital cryptocurrency activities such as trading, mining, and exchange in Malaysia is subject to income tax under Section 4 of the Income Tax Act 1967 because digital currencies are classified as commodities that can be considered business income.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat ends the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament today after sitting for 24 days, reflecting the MADANI Government's commitment to strengthen the integrity of fiscal governance, protect local industries from unfair trade practices and create more comprehensive consumer credit regulation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) — Malaysia is working with regional partners to develop common standards for aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) approval, air operator certificate (AOC) validation and information sharing, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Government Procurement Bill 2025 does not increase the powers of the finance minister but instead limits them by introducing a stronger system of checks and balances, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Transhipment activities have not yet been fully clarified in terms of enforcement implementation as the United States (US) has not outlined in detail the categories of such activities, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a downward bias, driven by ongoing market volatility and various global uncertainties.
