8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Prime Minister’s Department today received a hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), the ‘Toyota Mirai’, from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), marking a significant step in strengthening the nation’s agenda towards green mobility through low-carbon technology and sustainable economic growth.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The Energy Regulatory Insights Forum 2025 (ERI 2025), themed “Shaping a Sustainable Energy Future” has surpassed its initial target of 500 participants, reaching 600, with additional names already on the waiting list, said Energy Commission (EC) chief executive officer Siti Safinah Salleh.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Fruit traders and importers can apply directly to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for exemptions from Sales and Service Tax (SST) on imported fruit, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.
9d ago
LAS VEGAS, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is expected to see stronger digital economic growth over the next two years as the region moves from early artificial intelligence (AI) adoption to fully AI-driven business model, supported by rising cloud demand and the rollout of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA).
9d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance sector ends 2025 with resilience and underlying fragility.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to raise the e-invoice exemption threshold from RM500,000 to RM1 million beginning 2026 would ease the compliance costs and administrative burden for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
10d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) is set to make history by launching its first-rated sukuk programme next year, a strategic move aimed at expanding its funding ecosystem while supporting the government’s efforts in prudently managing the country’s liabilities.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.
11d ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, supported by expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut, which keeps investors drawn to the safe-haven asset.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has reissued a total of US$1.365 billion short-term sukuk across four tenors, in its final auction for 2025.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd expects to complete the consolidation of its aviation business to AirAsia X Bhd and exit Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by the end of this month.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The contract structure and operations of companies offering ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) services need to be examined carefully to obtain a clear picture of the Shariah compliance status of such transactions.