Uzma Secures RM44.15 Million Contract From Samaiden

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Uzma Bhd’s direct wholly-owned subsidiary, Uzma Environergy Sdn Bhd (UENV), has been awarded a contract worth RM44.15 million from Samaiden Sdn Bhd.

Lotus Circular To Acquires Earthwise, Expert For RM100 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Lotus Circular Bhd (LCB) has proposed to acquire the entire equity interest in Earthwise Resources Sdn Bhd and the entire equity interest in Expert Resource Management Sdn Bhd for a total purchase consideration of RM100 million. 

5G Remains The Focus For Telco In 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's telecommunications industry has seen quite an eventful year in 2024 as the country progresses toward deploying its second 5G network. 

MOF: Low Instances Of Using Cryptocurrency In Money Laundering

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has found that instances of using cryptocurrency as a medium for money laundering in Malaysia are low.

New Audit Exemption Criteria For Private Companies To Take Effect On Jan 1, 2025 - SSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The new criteria for the exemption of financial statement audits for private companies will take effect on Jan 1, 2025.

AM Best Affirms Petrolimex Insurance Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Vietnam’s Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) financial strength rating of B++ (good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (good), and the country National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (exceptional).

Koprojaya Focusing On Strategic Investments To Sustain Its Future

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Koperasi Profesional Putrajaya Bhd (Koprojaya), a cooperative for young civil servants, is focusing on strategic investments to sustain its future, as well as providing investment benefits and attractive business opportunities to its members.

Malaysia To Closely Monitor Development Of Trump Tariff Threat On BRICS - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a partner country of BRICS, will closely monitor the development of US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS countries, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA Will Boost Trade And Investment - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 -- The first comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), will boost trade and investment relations between both countries. 

Govt To Simplify Cross-border Approvals To Enable Efficient Fund Flows -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama)  – The government will simplify financial cross-border approvals under the Foreign Exchange Policy, enabling funds to flow efficiently based on their mandate size to ensure Malaysia remains competitive in attracting foreign venture capital, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

OFS-SIDREC Merger Is In Final Process Of Completion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Ombudsman for Financial Services (OFS) and Securities Industry Dispute Resolution Centre (SIDREC) are in the final process of merger completion towards the full operation of the Financial Markets Ombudsman Service (FMOS) by 2025, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Malaysia Leverages Foreign Relations To Boost Economy, Investment - Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia leverages its foreign relations to enhance the economy, investment and the quality of education, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.