Data Sharing Bill 2024 To Strengthen Govt Collaboration, Enhance Data Governance

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Data Sharing Bill 2024 is critical as it would enable federal government agencies to share data and strengthen the governance structure within the data-sharing ecosystem.

MSPO 2.0 Reinforces Malaysia's Leadership In Sustainable Palm Oil Production -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The implementation of Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Standard MS2530:2022 (MSPO 2.0) reinforces Malaysia’s leadership in sustainable palm oil production and strengthens its position in the global markets, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

KPK Wants A Stop To The Import, Sale Of Products With Discriminatory Labelling Against Palm Oil

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 02 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) wants to stop the import and sale of products with discriminatory labelling against palm oil (DLAPO). 

Well-designed Approach For Carbon Market Creates Robust Trading Ecosystem - Engie

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- A well-designed approach can be transformative for Malaysia’s carbon markets as it incentivises industries to reduce emissions while creating a foundation for a robust carbon trading ecosystem, said Engie Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Samenta Calls For Kelantan Govt To Reconsider Halal Cert Requirement For F&B Operators

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (Samenta) has urged the Kelantan government to reconsider its decision to mandate halal certification for food and beverage (F&B) operators in the state. 

TNB Share Rises In Early Trade On New Tariff Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) shares surged in early trade on Friday after announcing a new tariff schedule for Peninsular Malaysia under Regulatory Period 4 (RP4).  

TNB To Ensure Reliable, Continuous Supply Via RP4

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The new tariff schedule with a base tariff of 45.62 sen per kilowatt-hour for Peninsular Malaysia under Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) is proposed to be implemented starting July 1, 2025, Tenaga Nasional Bhd said today.

Cocoa, Pepper Continue Resilient Performance In 2024, Positive Outlook In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Cocoa and pepper continued their upward performance in 2024 driven by higher global demand and the government’s support towards the commodity’s growth.

Govt Initiates Sunset Review Of Anti-dumping Duties For Iron Or Non-alloy Steel Cold Rolled Coils

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- The government has initiated an administrative (sunset) review of anti-dumping duties on imports of cold rolled coils of iron, or non-alloy steel, and of width more than 1,300 mm, originating or exported from China, South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

HDC, HEXIO Forge Strategic Partnership To Enhance Halal Navigator With Generative AI Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with HEXIO to revolutionise the halal industry through cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology by enhancing the HDC Halal Navigator (HaNa).

Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.

FMM Welcomes No Change In Icpt Surcharge, Calls For Time To Adjust To New RP4 Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) welcomes the government’s decision to maintain the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) surcharge at 16 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh) for the first half of 2025.