17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Global financial crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering said Malaysia has recorded significant asset recovery through clear emphasis at policy and operational levels, resulting in a 15-fold increase since the 2015 mutual evaluation report, totalling RM37.63 billion in assets.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The Financial Action Task Force’s move to upgrade Malaysia’s status to “Regular Follow-Up” status, the highest category under the mutual evaluation process, reflects a whole-of-nation commitment and efforts, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in a report published today, revealed that Malaysia has further strengthened its defences against illicit finance since 2015, notably by enhancing its legal framework and supervision of financial and non-financial sectors.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Dmitry Shubov Consulting founder, Dmitry Shubov, participated in Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival in November, one of the world’s premier gatherings for financial technology (fintech) leaders.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Prime Minister’s Department today received a hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), the ‘Toyota Mirai’, from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), marking a significant step in strengthening the nation’s agenda towards green mobility through low-carbon technology and sustainable economic growth.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- A sharp acceleration in global wealth migration in 2025 is colliding with rapidly diverging private healthcare costs worldwide, making the availability and price of reliable private care a key factor for high-net-worth families deciding where to live, invest, or secure residence and citizenship.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal industry contributed RM118.2 billion, or 7.94 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, supported by 1,525 registered halal exporters, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- UnionPay recently signed 11 cross-border payment cooperation agreements with major institutions during the UnionPay Global Partners Conference 2025 - Innovations in Open Payments: Sharing Success in Payment Connectivity in Shanghai, China.
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Independent real estate brokerage and core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings Inc, eXp Realty, has expanded into Romania and the Netherlands and announced its planned entry into Luxembourg, marking a strong close to a year of high-impact global growth.
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The government has the responsibility to build an ecosystem that enables industries to innovate and thrive in this digital era, said Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo.
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s premier women-focused leadership and economic empowerment summit, WE2025 Future in Motion, held from Nov 25-27, recorded an estimated RM109 million in potential trade and investment leads, surpassing its initial RM100 million target.
28d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Xiamen International Bank has operated from the Xiamen Special Economic Zone since 1985, expanding nationwide and establishing global connections while participating in China’s financial opening-up.