Govt Has Room To Optimise Spending But Revenue Needs To Be Increased -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government still has room to optimise its spending although there is a need to increase revenue, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. 

IriusRisk, Adam Shostack Join Forces To Provide Threat Modelling Coaching Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- IriusRisk, the industry's threat modelling and secure design solution in application security, has announced a partnership with Shostack + Associates to help customers build and sustain a security-first culture via effective threat modelling.

Budget 2025: MPOB Calls On Govt To Assist Planters In Rejuvenating Unproductive Oil Palm Trees

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) hopes the government will assist planters in accelerating replanting activities to rejuvenate unproductive and ageing oil palm trees in Budget 2025, thus enhancing the sector’s productivity.

ASEAN MSMEs Should Benefit From Digital Economy Framework Agreement

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should benefit from the US$2 trillion expected economic value generated from the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by 2030.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid Regional Downtrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, along with most regional markets, as rising oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Concerns Over Middle-East Tension

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a low note, weighed down by continuous selling in selected heavyweights, led by telecommunications and media counters, due to emerging concerns over global economic uncertainties.

Economic Reforms Essential To Withstand Global ‘Slings And Arrows’ - Anwar

From Mohd Haikal Mohd Isa

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the importance of countries maintaining strong economic fundamentals to withstand the "slings and arrows" of global uncertainties and challenges.

Global Internal Audit Standards Adoption Set To Strengthen Malaysia’s Competitive Edge

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The adoption of the refreshed Global Internal Audit Standards, set to take effect on Jan 9, 2025, is poised to bolster Malaysia’s competitiveness, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA Malaysia). 

Ringgit Set For Further Appreciation Amid Cautious Outlook On US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue appreciating next week, despite traders remaining cautious about key United States economic indicators, said an analyst.

ASEAN Chairmanship 2025: Malaysia Assures Member States Of Robust Digital Economic Growth For All - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will ensure robust digital economic growth across the 10 ASEAN member states as it takes up chairmanship next year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

AirAsia Drone-GIT Academy Partnership to Equip Tourist Guides with Drone Piloting Skills

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Drone has partnered GIT Academy, one of Malaysia's oldest tourist guide training academies to equip licensed tourist guides with essential drone piloting knowledge.

AI Increasingly Impacts Consumers' Buying Decisions - Study

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading global consumer intelligence company, in its latest report found consumers remain determined and resilient despite the uncertainty, providing a strategic roadmap for retailers looking to win over consumers over the next 12 to 18 months and beyond.