MITI To Commence FTA Talks With GCC Countries Early Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will commence free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries early next year, said MITI secretary-general Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob today. 

MRC Offers Incentive Package To Access Non-traditional Markets In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) will offer 20 incentive packages next year, including grants of up to RM30,000 per participation in trade exhibitions, to explore emerging markets such as the Middle East and Eastern Europe to reduce dependence on conventional markets.

Malaysia’s Aviation Sector Soars To New Heights In 2025, Search For MH370 Resumes On Dec 30

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) – As the year draws to a close in what was surely an eventful period for the aviation sector, news that the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on Dec 30 will hog the limelight in 2026.

2025 Tax Trinity: US Tariffs, SST Expansion and E-invoicing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- 2025 will be remembered as the “tariff year”, no thanks to the unexpected United States (US) tariffs that shook markets worldwide, with Malaysia not spared.

Senate: US Did Not Raise Bumiputera Rights Issue In Signing Of ART - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has never demanded or raised the issue of Bumiputera rights as one of the clauses in the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong.

Southern Score Subsidiary Wins RM87.8 Mln data Centre Sub-contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Southern Score Builders Bhd announced that its 51 per cent-owned subsidiary, SJEE Engineering Sdn Bhd, today accepted a letter of award (LoA) from a local construction company to undertake sub-contract works for a data centre project worth RM87.8 million.

Batik Air To Fly Ipoh-Singapore Route Starting Today

IPOH, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Batik Air airline is expanding its domestic routes by launching the Ipoh-Singapore route starting today.

Knowledge Dimension Of Islamic Financial Literacy Has Room For Improvement - Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian public still lacks an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects and principles related to Islamic finance, according to the 2025 Islamic Financial Literacy Index survey.

Meltwater Recognised In IDC MarketScape For SMB Influencer Management

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and influencer intelligence, has been recognised as a Leader in the new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Influencer Management for SMB Companies 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment.

Govt Urged To Scrap 5 Pct Sales Tax On Sawn Timber, Review SST Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to exempt the five per cent sales tax on sawn timber and to review the expanded scope of the Sales and Services Tax (SST), which has resulted in double taxation for the timber and wood-based industries.

Industry Framework Scores Incentives Will Be Based On Outcomes, Not Investment Amounts -- Tengku Zafrul

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Incentives under the National Industry Investment Framework (NIIF) will vary based on actual outcomes rather than the size of the investment.

EPIC Group Scores At HRD Awards 2025, Platinum Recognition At IMPEC 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC Bhd) celebrated another remarkable achievement last night, securing three accolades at the HRD Awards 2025 Gala Dinner in recognition of its progressive human capital development initiatives.