Firms Struggle To Meet ESG Standards Due To Capability, Capacity, And Investment Barriers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian firms face hurdles in meeting environmental, sustainable and governance (ESG) standards due to capability, capacity, and investment challenges, an expert said.

ARM Holdings To Sign Agreement To Establish A Base In Malaysia Next Week – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that ARM Holdings Plc, a leading semiconductor company from the United Kingdom, is expected to sign an agreement to establish a base in Malaysia next week.

Petronas Evaluating Rightsizing Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is still evaluating its workforce rightsizing exercise, which will also involve a top-to-bottom approach.  

MAHB Privatisation Signals Major Changes For Malaysia’s Airport Sector -- Aviation Experts 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The privatisation and delisting of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) represents a crucial turning point for the country’s aviation industry, offering a chance to improve operational efficiency and service quality across its airports, analysts opined.

AM Best Affirms Himalayan Reinsurance Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Nepal’s Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (Himalayan Re), maintaining a stable outlook.

E-Invoice Exemption Benefits Over 700,000 Small Traders - Amir Hamzah Azizan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The government has granted an exemption of the e-invoice issuance to small traders with annual sales below RM150,000, benefitting over 700,000 small traders such as hawkers as they no longer need to issue e-invoices, said Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.

PETRA Committed To Exploring Methods To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Electricity Generation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is committed to ensuring that Malaysia continues to explore methods to reduce carbon emissions in electricity generation.

The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Scores Superior Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Japan’s The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited (DL), the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc (DLH).

Airasia Carries 63 Mln Passengers With Load Factor Of 89 Pct In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd’s aviation arm, AirAsia Aviation Group (AirAsia), carried 63.18 million passengers in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) with a load factor of 89 per cent, lifted by robust demand and strategic capacity growth. 

Lower EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers Reduces Overall Wage Expenditure

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to set the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers at two per cent — lower than the initially proposed 12 per cent — helps employers reduce overall wage expenditure.

BNM Imposes Penalties Totalling RM1.66 Mln On Four Financial Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed administrative monetary penalties (AMP) totalling RM1.66 million on four financial institutions for non-compliance with the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA) and/or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA).

PIAM, Stakeholders Collaborate To Address Total Loss Vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- General insurance and takaful companies are working closely with key stakeholders on the issue of total loss vehicles, according to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (Piam).