Etiqa Life Insurance Names Leong Su Yern As New CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Etiqa Life Insurance Bhd (ELIB) has announced the appointment of Leong Su Yern as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan 1, 2025.

Ending Flat-rate Loan Calculations Can Curb Household Debt, Bankruptcy Risks -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposal to abolish the flat-rate method for calculating personal financing is seen as a significant step towards improving the financial health of households, said an economist.

Pacific Prime CXA's Flex Portal Wins Bronze For Best HR Management System (SMB)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Global employee benefits specialist, Pacific Prime CXA’s Flex Portal was honoured with the Bronze Award for Best HR Management System (SMB) at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards, presented by Human Resources Online in Singapore.

New Investment Incentive Framework: A Leap Towards High-Income Economy

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The New Investment Incentive Framework, announced in Budget 2025, marks Malaysia’s bold move to position itself as a high-income nation by prioritising high-value sectors, mainly in digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) within the digital economy.

288,000 EPF Members Register To Contribute Above The Statutory 11 Pct Employee Rate - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 288,000 members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) have registered to contribute more than the statutory rate of 11 per cent for employee contributions as of October 2024.

SiMa.ai Teams Up With Synopsys To Accelerate AI-Driven Automotive Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- SiMa.ai has collaborated with Synopsys to jointly deliver a new solution for automotive companies to accelerate the development of workload-specific silicon and software needed to power artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled features in next-generation automobiles.

Dewan Negara Passes Five Bills Related To Business Activities In Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara has passed five bills under the Ministry of Finance related to business activities in Labuan, namely the Labuan Business Activity Tax (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024 and the Labuan Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024.

Cropmate Optimistic About Fertiliser Demand In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Cropmate Bhd is optimistic about growing fertiliser demand in Malaysia, particularly in the palm oil sector.

Northport Announces Leadership Appointments, Including Fakhrul Azhar as CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Northport (Malaysia) Bhd has announced the appointment of three senior leaders, including Fakhrul Azhar Tajudin as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Dec 1, 2024.

Axiata Returns To Black With RM976.67 Mln Net Profit In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) made a significant turnaround, reaching RM976.67 million from a net loss of RM797.41 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Malaysia, South Korea To Foster ESG Investments And Technological Collaborations

SEOUL, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have reiterated their commitment to fostering an investment climate aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

SIMPPLE Deploys 89 Autonomous Cleaning Robots Across Singapore's MRT Stations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- SIMPPLE Ltd, a technology provider and innovator in the facilities management sector, through its subsidiary, has completed the sale and deployment of 89 autonomous cleaning robots across Singapore, marking the largest robotic fleet in the land transport sector with rail operator SMRT Trains.