Malaysia, Singapore To Set Up Committee To Strengthen Bilateral Coordination And Drive JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 25 (Bernama) – Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to establish the Johor–Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC), replacing the Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia (JMCIM).

PM Anwar’s African Visit Beefs Up Ties With Global South, Carving Out Pathways To New Markets

NAIROBI (Kenya), Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to three African countries in a continent which is increasingly being described as “young and fast” for its vibrant demographics and rising potential is a testament to Putrajaya’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Global South and positioning Malaysia strategically as a trusted partner in an increasingly multipolar world.

Removing Tariff On Kenyan Beef Aimed At Lowering Cost For Consumers - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

NAIROBI, Nov 25 (Bernama) — The announcement to remove tariff on beef imports from Kenya is aimed at reducing the cost for Malaysian consumers, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

No Sales Tax Exemption For Goods Imported Via Foreign Portals -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia offers no blanket sales tax exemption on goods imported through foreign online portals, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Kenyan Businesses To Get Special Treatment - PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathi

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Kenyan businesses will get special treatment from Malaysia on the grounds of friendship as well as the immense potential for trade between both countries, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Govt Expands Consolidated e-Invoice Prohibition To Power, Telecom Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Consolidated e-Invoices will not be permitted to be issued for business transactions valued at over RM10,000 as well as by the electric power and telecommunications industries starting Jan 1, 2026.

735 Mln E-Invoices Issued By 108,000 Taxpayers - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) --  A total of 735 million e-invoices have been issued by 108,000 taxpayers as of Nov 21, 2025, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said.

Core HVGT Principles Retained In Updated Tax Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Although the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) was not implemented, its core principles have been reviewed and incorporated into improvements to existing tax laws through the revised sales tax rates and the expansion of the service tax (SST) scope.

Anwar Receives State Welcome And Leads High-level Forums In Nairobi

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be accorded a state-level welcoming ceremony at the State House, the official residence of Kenya’s President, William Samoei Ruto.

G20 Must Move Beyond Rhetoric To Address Global Trade Inequities - PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathi

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged G20 member states to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete steps to address longstanding global trade inequities, particularly those affecting countries in the Global South.

Resilience Begins With Right Policies -- PM Anwar

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Countries can withstand global shocks only when their policies are sound, aligned and ready for stress, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

PM Anwar To Participate In G20 Leaders' Summit-related Meetings

From Saraswathi Muniappan

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit-related meetings on the third day of his working visit here.