Govt Committed To Empowering MSMEs In International Halal Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to expanding the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) recognition, especially to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the global halal industry and enhance the country’s export value chain, according to the Prime Minister's Department (PMD).

KPK Plans 500ha Cocoa Development In Sarawak Under 13MP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) has submitted a proposal to develop a new 500-hectare (ha) cocoa plantation area in Sarawak, which would position the state as the country’s main production hub under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Prasarana Hopes For Continuation Of Unlimited Travel Pass, Support For LRT3 In Budget 2026

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has expressed hope that the government will continue the unlimited monthly travel pass initiative and provide strong support for the Shah Alam Line (LRT3) project in the upcoming Budget 2026.

MoF: Federal Govt Approves RM24.15 Bln In Loans To State Govts As Of Aug 31

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The federal government has approved loans totalling RM24.15 billion to state governments as of Aug 31, 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Geotab Rolls Out Industry's First GenAI Assistant For Fleets In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Geotab Inc (Geotab), the connected transportation solutions leader, has officially launched Geotab Ace, the industry’s first fully integrated generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) Assistant, for customers in Southeast Asia.

Budget 2026: Digital Banks Hope Targeted Subsidies, Cash Aid Channelled Via Their Platforms 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system.

Malaysia’s Worker Productivity Up 2.4 Per Cent In 2024 – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's worker productivity increased by 2.4 per cent in 2024, with value added per worker amounting to RM99,265 compared to RM96,914 in the previous year, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Digital Transformation Agenda Critical Catalyst For Govt Competitiveness -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The digital transformation agenda under the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP) will be a critical catalyst in securing the nation’s long-term competitiveness, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. 

Digital Banks To Complement, Not Compete With Traditional Banks - KAF Digital Bank CEO

PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Digital banks’ main purpose is to provide more options for consumers, not to compete with traditional banks, said KAF Digital Bank Bhd chief executive officer Rafiza Ghazali.

GEESATCOM Completes Phase I: China’s Satellite IoT Network Goes Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- In a landmark achievement, GEESATCOM successfully launched its sixth orbital plane on Sept 24, deploying 12 satellites in one go — its third consecutive launch in just two months.

Economists See No Major Tax Changes In Budget 2026; Expect Wider CGT Scope

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Economists believe that Budget 2026 would not introduce any major changes in the taxation system -- especially individual and corporate taxes -- to preserve consumer and investor confidence as the United States tariffs kick in.

Brazilian Legal Prodigy Raises US$35 Mln To Tackle Country’s Litigation Crisis With AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Brazil’s legal system is overwhelmed by volume, burdened by close to 80 million active lawsuits—a figure eight times higher than in the United States, especially in labour-related claims costing companies billions annually.