US Pizza Targets 200 Outlets By End-2026

SHAH ALAM, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s largest home-grown halal pizza chain, US Pizza, aims to expand to 200 outlets by the end of 2026 following positive business growth in recent years.

PM Anwar Invites Geely To Increase Investment For AHTV Development

TANJONG MALIM, 4 Sept (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited Chinese automotive giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd (Geely) to increase its investment in a bid to develop the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) here. 

Surge In TNB’s Brand Value Underscores Strong Market Conviction

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) – The 35 per cent surge in Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) brand value to US$2.3 billion (US$1 = RM4.22) in the recent Energy 100 2025 report for Brand Finance underscores strong market conviction in its financial resilience and operational efficiency.

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.

No State Left Behind In Development Under MADANI Framework, NIMP 2030 – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The government is prioritising key projects such as the National Semiconductor Strategic Plan and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, while ensuring that development in other states is not neglected under the MADANI Economy and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030.

Malaysia-ARM Collaboration Expected To Deliver Return On Investment Within 10 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) – The collaboration between Malaysia and global technology company ARM Ltd is expected to yield a return on investment (ROI) within ten years, according to the Ministry of Economy.

Overall Impact Of SST Implementation On Households Estimated To Be Low And Manageable -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) implementation on households is estimated to be low and manageable, based on early Ministry of Finance (MOF) projections, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

US Tariff Reduction Not Conditional On MAS Buying 30 Boeing Aircraft - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has reiterated that the United States (US) tariff reduction to 19 per cent from 25 per cent was not conditional on Malaysia Airlines (MAS) purchasing 30 Boeing aircraft.

Earthy Aromas, Wooden Drawers Of Herbs And Roots Mark Kedai Ubat Kien Fatt’s Heritage

By Karina Imran & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Along a busy stretch of Petaling Street, where tourists bargain for souvenirs and traders call out their goods, stands an old shop Kedai Ubat Kien Fatt, in a heritage building that embodies elements of Malaysia’s unity.

Tengku Zafrul Reiterates Difference Between MIDA-Approved Investments And Net FDI Reported By DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz reiterated that the investment figures approved by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) refer specifically to the compilation of proposed investments that have been approved.

US$9.5 Bln Boeing Aircraft Purchase Does Not Affect National Debt, Fiscal Deficit -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The second phase purchase of Boeing aircraft valued at US$9.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.22) will not impact Malaysia’s debt levels nor affect its fiscal deficit, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Iran-Israel Conflict Triggered Surge In Global Oil Prices -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said the recent Iran-Israel armed conflict led to a surge in global oil prices, which in turn increased the cost of raw materials and logistics.