ASEAN Chairmanship In 2025 Marks Pivotal Moment For Malaysia

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- In less than two weeks, Malaysia will take on the ASEAN chairmanship in January 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the country.

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.

Ringgit Closes Marginally Lower Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar today as traders adopted a cautious approach ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Dewan Negara Passes Five Bills Related To Business Activities In Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara has passed five bills under the Ministry of Finance related to business activities in Labuan, namely the Labuan Business Activity Tax (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024 and the Labuan Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024.

BMI Forecasts Rising Global Natural Gas Demand In The Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has forecast global natural gas consumption to rise in the near term as the Northern Hemisphere winter approaches, supported by strong demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) across all markets.

No Major Changes In Us-Malaysia Economic Relations - Ambassador

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- There will not be any major changes in the economic relations between the United States (US) and Malaysia under the new leadership, said US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D Kagan.

Cogeneration Systems Boost Energy Efficiency By Over 70 Pct, Support Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Cogeneration systems, which simultaneously produce electricity and useful heat from the same energy source, can boost energy efficiency by more than 70 per cent, resulting in substantially saving energy costs and contributing to long-term environmental sustainability.

List Of Services Subject To SST Scope Expansion To Be Announced In Early 2025 - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The list of services subject to the expanded scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) will be announced in early 2025 before being implemented beginning May 1, 2025, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Govt To Continue Strengthening Financial Position While Supporting Economic Growth -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to balance efforts to strengthen the country’s financial position to be more sustainable while ensuring that fiscal policies continue to support the national economic growth momentum, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Asia Digital Engineering Eyes U.S. Market With FAA Approval In Sight - CEO Mahesh

SEPANG, Dec 4 (Bernama) – Capital A's maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm, Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), aims to expand its international footprint with plans to service American airlines in the near future, pending Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval.

Malaysia To Use Soft Power Diplomacy Amid Possible Economic Changes With Trump's Return

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will remain neutral and is prepared to face possible changes in the global economic landscape following Donald Trump’s return as United States (US) president by focusing on soft power diplomacy in dealing with the new administration, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.   

Rubber Market Ends Higher Boosted By Gains In Shanghai Rubber Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, driven by sharp gains in the Shanghai rubber futures, supported by positive Chinese economic data, a dealer said.