Mohd Mustafa Leads MATRADE To Greater Heights Through Transformation Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz retired today after more than 35 years in the public service.

Sabah Exploring Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Conducting Implementation Study -- Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, through the Sabah Energy Commission (ECoS), has begun exploring renewable energy in the form of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and is currently conducting an implementation study along the state’s east coast, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Sarawak Projects US$7 Bln Investments Through Strategic Cooperation With Global Players -- Abang Johari

Watchdog Upgrades Malaysia’s Illicit Finance Rating, Urges More Laundering Prosecutions

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.

SEDA Identifies Solar, Hydro, Bioenergy As Key Drivers Of Perak’s Energy Transition

IPOH, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Perak has already established a substantial renewable energy (RE) base and possesses clear potential for further expansion, said Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) chief executive officer Datuk Hamzah Hussin.

LPPSA Boosts Funding Strategy Via Rated Sukuk Programme, Supporting Govt's fiscal Aspiration

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) is set to make history by launching its first-rated sukuk programme next year, a strategic move aimed at expanding its funding ecosystem while supporting the government’s efforts in prudently managing the country’s liabilities. 

Ports Set For Strong Performance This Year, But Shipping, Haulage Brace For Ongoing Challenges In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.

Shariah Compliance Aspects Of BNPL Need Deeper Examination - AKPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The contract structure and operations of companies offering ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) services need to be examined carefully to obtain a clear picture of the Shariah compliance status of such transactions.

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.

Ethiopian Airlines Sees Stronger Asia-Pacific Growth With Malaysia Emerging As Fast-Growing Market

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) – Ethiopian Airlines is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Malaysia emerging as one of its fastest-growing markets amid surging air travel demand between Africa and Asia.

Tasik Kenyir Not Ready To Be Large-scale Data Centre Hub -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The proposal to develop Tasik Kenyir as a large-scale data centre hub is not suitable to be implemented at this time, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Perodua Launches First EV Involving Development Cost Of RM800 Mln, Local Expertise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today launched its first battery electric vehicle (EV), the QV-E, priced at RM80,000 (without insurance and excluding the battery), as part of its effort to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem.