Affin Hwang IB, CBOE In Partnership To Introduce VIX® Futures In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) — Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has partnered with Cboe Global Markets Inc to introduce VIX® Futures to local investors.

Prudential Malaysia Launches PRUWealth Enrich 2.0 To Support Structured Wealth Transfer

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB) has introduced the PRUWealth Enrich 2.0, an enhanced legacy plan designed to meet the emerging trend of purposeful and structured wealth transfer with low-risk solutions.

Yayasan Peneraju Unveils New Basic Package To Accelerate Bumiputera AI Upskilling

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Peneraju (YP) is introducing the latest addition to its financing scheme, the ‘Basic Package’, available from Jan 9, 2026, aimed at accelerating Bumiputera upskilling in artificial intelligence (AI) training.

Tesla Malaysia Maintains Current Prices After EV Tax Holiday Ends

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Following the conclusion of the electric vehicle (EV) tax holiday, Tesla Malaysia will continue to offer all its vehicle line-ups at the same starting prices introduced in 2025.

Capital A Seeks Bursa Approval For More Time To Complete Proposed Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd has sought Bursa Malaysia Securities’ approval to extend until Jan 19 2026 to complete its proposed share distribution.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$124.12 Bln As At End-November 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$124.12 billion (US$1=RM4.04) as at Nov 30, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.2 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Saudia Eyes More Flights Between Malaysia, Saudi Arabia As KLIA Anchors Asia-Pacific Growth

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Saudia Airlines is exploring opportunities to increase flight frequencies between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and key Saudi Arabian destinations in 2026, as Malaysia strengthens its role as a strategic growth and feeder market in the airline’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) expansion strategy.

Slovenia Unveils Award-Winning AI Virtual Travel Advisor

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) is reinforcing Slovenia’s positioning as a digitally advanced, visitor-centric destination with Alma, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual travel advisor that has quickly emerged as one of the country’s most innovative tourism tools.

Malaysia's Gig Workers Bill 2025 Sets New Benchmark, Protects 1.2 Mln Workers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025.

Malaysia's ESG Commitment Advances With Carbon Tax, ESG Reporting And Sustainability Initiatives In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The outlook for the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards by companies in Malaysia looks highly positive next year due largely to practical policy initiatives unveiled this year, such as the carbon tax, increased ESG reporting and scaling up sustainability initiatives.

China’s Hainan FTP Marks Major Liberalisation Move, Spurring Potential Gains For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), which will officially begin island-wide special customs operations on Dec 18, 2025, is yet another testament to China’s continued economic liberalisation, in contrast to the United States’ policy directions.

Malaysia, Russia Explore Cooperation Under National Atomic Energy Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Russia are exploring new avenues of cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy as Putrajaya finalises its National Atomic Energy Programme.