No Disruption To LNG Supplies At Bintulu Facilities - Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said there was currently no impact on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations and no disruptions to its supply at its LNG facilities in Bintulu, Sarawak.

Zakat Microfinancing: Alliance Islamic Bank Eyes Expansion Of AZAM Programme Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd plans to expand its Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM) nationwide after the initiative showed positive outcomes in improving the livelihood of asnaf micro entrepreneurs.

Consumer Credit Act 2025 To Be Gazetted By Year-end

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Act 2025 (RUUKP) is expected to be gazetted by the end of this year, providing a more comprehensive protection for consumers through the regulation of excessive charges and the enforcement of ethical debt collection practices.

SARA Boosts Domestic Economy, A Boon For Small Retailers -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will not only ease people’s burden, but will also be a catalyst for domestic economic activity with benefits flowing to small retailers and local suppliers.

13MP Allocates RM93.9 Bln For Development In Less Developed States

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) sets the direction for the country's economic development by focusing on reducing regional disparities and driving strategic investments.

Approved Investments, FDIs Reflect Different Stages Of Malaysia’s Investment Journey

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Some may argue that the approved investments reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) appear contradictory. 

Mongolian Mining Corporation Revenue Falls, Gold Output Set For Q3 Boost

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Mongolia’s largest washed hard coking coal producer and exporter, Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), reported a nearly 36 per cent year-on-year drop in revenue to US$346.6 million for the first half ended June 30, 2025 (1H2025), as weaker coal prices dampened earnings despite stable sales volumes. (US$1=RM4.20)

Income From Crypto Activities Subject To Income Tax Act 1967 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Income derived from digital cryptocurrency activities such as trading, mining, and exchange in Malaysia is subject to income tax under Section 4 of the Income Tax Act 1967 because digital currencies are classified as commodities that can be considered business income.

Govt Tables Procurement Bill To Strengthen Fiscal Management, Curb Leakages - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The government has proposed the Government Procurement Bill 2025 as a continuation of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (FRA), which complements the Financial Procedure Act 1957, to further strengthen fiscal management.  

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). 

OCK Group Considering Listing Subsidiaries On ACE Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- OCK Group Bhd is considering listing its 52.0 per cent subsidiary, EI Power Technologies Sdn Bhd, and its subsidiaries, EI Power Nexus Sdn Bhd and EI Power (Thailand) Co Ltd, on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities. 

New Palm Biomass Market Mechanism May Be Considered – KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The need for a new market mechanism to support palm biomass processing as a commercial product may be considered in the future, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).