Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Gains, Stronger Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, in tandem with the upbeat regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Expat Pass Application Process Reduced To 10 Days Via Xpats Gateway

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) --  The processing time for Expatriate Employment Pass (EP) approvals, which used to take up to 40 days, has been reduced to just 10 working days following the integration of the Integrated Foreign Worker Management System (ePPAx) and MYFutureJobs into the Xpats Gateway, effective July 1.

Living Wage Drive By GLCs, GLICs A Pivotal Step Towards National Wage Reform – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The move by Government-linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and Government-linked Companies (GLCs) to implement a minimum monthly living wage of RM3,100 for 153,000 employees marks a highly significant milestone that can catalyse a broader wage reform across Malaysia’s labour market, according to economists.

TNG Digital Rolls Out Digital Payment Tools To Support Micro And Small Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd is broadening its support for micro and small enterprises, particularly independent traders operating at markets, food stalls and public spaces, by offering accessible and easy-to-use digital payment tools.

e-invoice System Postponed After Considering Business Owners' Concerns - Lim

GEORGE TOWN, June 8 (Bernama) – The government has postponed the implementation of the e-invoice system after weighing the concerns of business owners, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

EPF Records Total Investment Income Of RM18.31 Bln For 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded investment income totalling RM18.31 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), a 13 per cent decline from RM20.99 billion in the corresponding period in 2024.

Maybank To Support JS-SEZ And Facilitate Up To RM2.35 Bln In Client Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Ministry of Economy to support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and facilitate up to RM2.35 billion in client investments over the next three to 10 years.

Melaka Unemployment Rate Down To 1.8 Pct In Q4 2024 - Ab Rauf

MELAKA, May 18 (Bernama) -- The unemployment rate in Melaka for the fourth quarter (Q4) of last year dropped to 1.8 per cent, down from 2.6 per cent in 2023, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said.

Socso Amnesty Programme Saves Industry RM100 Mln In Waived Charges In April - MEF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The industry has saved RM100 million through the waiver of compounds and late payment charges under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) Amnesty Programme from April 1-30, 2025, said the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).

Putin: Russian-Malaysian Ties Growing With Focus On Deeper Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia-Malaysia relations are strengthening, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to deepening meaningful and productive cooperation. 

Joblio Emerges As Global Force For Fair, Fee-free Worker Recruitment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Joblio, a global ethical recruitment platform, has officially launched with the goal of overhauling the deeply flawed labour migration system and ending worker exploitation.

Malaysia Earns World Bank Praise For Halal Certification, Egg Price Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its mutual halal certification agreement with Indonesia and the gradual removal of egg price controls, describing them as bright spots in the country’s economic landscape.