Finland’s Success In Climate Solutions Offers Valuable Lessons For Malaysia

From Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Finland’s leadership and success in climate solutions through the implementation of a circular economy is nothing short of remarkable and offers valuable lessons for Malaysia, which has embraced similar ideals in promoting sustainability.

Excess Tax Payments Cannot Be Used To Offset Future Liabilities -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) does not allow companies to offset excess tax payments against future tax liabilities, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Budget 2026 Balances Fiscal Prudence With Long-Term Growth -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 is seen as a balanced one in its broad direction as it continues the government’s fiscal consolidation efforts through deficit reduction measures, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

E-invoicing Effective 2026, Tax Exemption For Vehicles Below RM300,000 -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The e-invoice initiative will be implemented comprehensively in 2026, along with the self-assessment system for stamp duty to foster tax compliance, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

AM Best Affirms Philippines Nat Re's Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Philippines National Scale Rating of aa+.PH (Superior) of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re), with a stable outlook.

Budget 2026: Top Glove Calls For Swift Tax Refunds To Ease Cash Flow

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd is seeking to expedite tax refunds for excess payments to improve cash flow and enhance operational efficiency.

Budget 2026: MSIA Seeks Strategic Push For 'Made By Malaysia' Initiative

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) hopes Budget 2026 will include a strategic announcement to fund key initiatives that support the “Made by Malaysia” agenda.

LHDN Refunds RM9.35 Bln In Excess Taxes To 3 Mln Taxpayers - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has issued tax refunds totalling RM9.35 billion to more than three million taxpayers as of June 30, 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Malaysia Airlines' "On-time Performance" For Domestic Flights At 85.3 Pct As Of May 2025 -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines  (MAS) achieved an on-time performance (OTP) of 85.3 per cent for domestic flights as of May 2025, followed by AirAsia (84.5 per cent) and Batik Air (73.5 per cent), according to the Ministry of Transport (MOT).

Firefly To Move Jet Operations From Subang Airport To KLIA, Effective Aug 19

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) regional airline, Firefly, will relocate its jet operations from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, effective Aug 19, 2025.

Airasia X To Suspend Kuala Lumpur-Nairobi Flights From Sept 1

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) will suspend its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi, Kenya, starting Sept 1, 2025, as part of its network optimisation initiative due to lower-than-expected travel demand.

Tune Protect And Ticket2U Unveil Ticket Refund Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Tune Protect Malaysia, in partnership with Malaysia’s leading ticketing platform, Ticket2U Sdn Bhd, has launched Ticket Refund Insurance, offering enhanced financial security to ticket buyers and setting a new standard in event protection.