EPIC Group Scores At HRD Awards 2025, Platinum Recognition At IMPEC 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC Bhd) celebrated another remarkable achievement last night, securing three accolades at the HRD Awards 2025 Gala Dinner in recognition of its progressive human capital development initiatives.

Malaysia, Singapore To Set Up Committee To Strengthen Bilateral Coordination And Drive JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 25 (Bernama) – Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to establish the Johor–Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC), replacing the Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia (JMCIM).

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

Core HVGT Principles Retained In Updated Tax Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Although the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) was not implemented, its core principles have been reviewed and incorporated into improvements to existing tax laws through the revised sales tax rates and the expansion of the service tax (SST) scope.

Quantexa Bags Dual Recognition From Chartis For AML, KYC Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global pioneer in Decision Intelligence, has been recognised as a Category Leader in Chartis’ RiskTech Quadrant for anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring solutions and RiskTech Quadrant for KYC Solutions, 2025.

Waste No Time In Beefing Up Trade And Investment Ties, Anwar Tells Malaysian And Ethiopian Businesses

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA (Ethiopia), Nov 19 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on businesses in both Malaysia and Ethiopia to not waste time anymore but to beef up bilateral trade and investment ties in view of the disruptions and challenges in the international arena.

SMEs Must Begin Carbon Reporting As Trade Partners Tighten Standards -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to begin measuring and reporting their carbon emissions as global buyers tighten sustainability requirements across supply chains.

UPAD Deploys ‘Rakija Pit’ To Keep Bots Out Of High-Demand Concerts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- UPAD, a fintech-driven ticketing startup, has rolled out a novel anti-bot protocol called Rakija Pit, designed to identify and quarantine automated ticket purchases during high-demand events.

Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bags Four Recognitions At 43rd MSOSH Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC) has won four prestigious recognitions at the 43rd Malaysia Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) Occupational Safety and Health Awards, held at Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

SC's New Fee Structure Expected To Take Effect On Jan 1, 2026 - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) new fee structure is still under review by the Attorney General’s Chamber and is expected to take effect on Jan 1, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

ISDA Confirms Enforceability Of Close-Out Netting In Saudi Arabia 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has published legal opinions recognising the enforceability of close-out netting in Saudi Arabia, providing global financial institutions with greater legal certainty when transacting in the Kingdom’s derivatives market.