GLICs Reiterate Commitment To Support MADANI Economy Framework

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s government-linked investment companies (GLICs) reiterated their joint commitment to support the MADANI Economy framework through targeted capital deployment in high-growth, high-value sectors.

National Audit Department To Audit 2,000 GLCs Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The National Audit Department (NAD) will be auditing 2,000 government-linked companies (GLCs) beginning next year in an effort to create a new era of enhanced governance in Malaysia, said Auditor-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi.

Malaysia-designed Thada EV Motorcycles Rev Up Market Momentum in Cambodia

From Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Sept 30 (Bernama) --  Malaysia-owned MCLS Synergy Co. Ltd is aspiring to expand its share in Cambodia's growing green transportation system with its Thada brand electric motorcycles.

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). 

Govt Pledges To Elevate Governance With Digitalisation, Risk-based Auditing Initiatives -- Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to raising the bar for governance standards with the National Audit Department embarking on transformative projects that underscore the importance of digitalisation, risk-based auditing, and collaborative governance.

Govt Steps Up Efforts To Eradicate Hardcore Poverty In Line With Economic Growth - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 (Bernama) – The government is committed to intensifying efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with the nation’s healthy economic performance, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$116.77 Bln As At End-August 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The official reserve assets amounted to US$116.77 billion, while other foreign currency assets amounted to US$88.9 million as at end-August 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

BMI Projects Malaysia’s Deficit To Fall Below 4 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --  BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s federal government budget deficit to narrow from 5.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 to 4.3 per cent in 2024, and further to 3.9 per cent in 2025.

MDEC, MATRADE Generate Over 150 Potential Business Matches At TGS 2024

From Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

TOKYO, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) have facilitated over 150 potential business matches for 10 Malaysian studios and companies during the four-day Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 held from Sept 26-29, 2024.

Raise Tax Relief For Insurance-related Premiums - Takaful Association

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) hopes the government will increase tax relief for life, education and medical insurance premiums in Budget 2025.

Economist Hopes For Improvements To International Trade Policies In Budget 2025

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- An economist hopes the government will announce initiatives to improve Malaysia’s international trade policies, especially within the ASEAN region, when tabling Budget 2025 as part of the efforts to spur further economic growth.

Budget 2025: Mycron Steel Calls For Public-Private Partnerships To Help Malaysia Achieve Carbon Neutrality

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) – Steel manufacturer Mycron Steel Bhd, which just signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s JFE Steel Corporation to drive green solutions in Malaysia, has called for public-private partnerships to be prioritised in Budget 2025 to help Malaysia achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.