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Procurement, Consumer Credit And Anti-Dumping Bills Passed Reflecting The MADANI Reform Agenda

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat ends the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament today after sitting for 24 days, reflecting the MADANI Government's commitment to strengthen the integrity of fiscal governance, protect local industries from unfair trade practices and create more comprehensive consumer credit regulation.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Global Vegetable Oil Markets

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, in line with overall weaknesses in global vegetable oil markets, said an analyst.

Federal Govt To Develop Policy, Guidelines, And Explore Creation Of Blue Carbon Credit Trading Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government will develop policies or guidelines and explore the creation of a platform for trading blue carbon credits, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

US Yet To Offer More Details On Transhipment Activities -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Transhipment activities have not yet been fully clarified in terms of enforcement implementation as the United States (US) has not outlined in detail the categories of such activities, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). 

Malaysia Palm Oil Outlook To Stay Bullish On Strong Exports, High CPO Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to stay bullish in the near term, supported by stronger exports and easing inventories, Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa said.

Govt To Narrow Regional Development Gap Through Economic Zones -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The government continues to intensify efforts to attract investments to special economic zone development areas to bridge the gap between regions throughout the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As US-China Tariff Truce Lifts Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward momentum to close higher on Tuesday, boosted by news of the United States' (US) decision to extend its 90-day tariff truce with China until Nov 10, which lifted market sentiment. 

Malaysia’s 2Q 2025 GDP Growth Projected At 4.3 Pct On Sector Gains -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) is projected to be at 4.3 per cent, driven by the agriculture sector’s recovery, and expansion in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

AI In Action: Voxela Debuts VCare Pro To Revolutionise Eldercare Facilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Voxela Inc has announced the official launch of its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) eldercare solution, “Voxela VCare Pro”, which aims to ease operational burdens for caregivers while elevating safety and quality of life for elderly residents in care facilities.

Exporting Rare Earths To US Without Any Restrictions Is Not Exclusive Right To US -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The agreement not to impose any export restrictions on the supply of rare earth elements/critical minerals to the United States (US) does not mean that Malaysia grants the US exclusive rights to the supply of those elements.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade in a narrow range but with a downward bias next week, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Maybank Appoints Malique Firdauz As New Officer-In-Charge Of Maybank Islamic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Maybank has appointed its current chief financial officer Malique Firdauz Ahmad Sidique as officer-in-charge (OIC) for Maybank’s group chief executive officer (CEO), Islamic Banking and CEO, Maybank Islamic Bhd (MIB) effective today.