KPDN Proposes New Law To Regulate e-Commerce

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has proposed a new law to be drafted specifically to regulate e-commerce to ensure it is more organised and effective at the national level.

Over 160,000 BNPL Users Have RM121.8 Mln In Overdue Debt - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- A total of 168,967 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) account holders, or 2.6 per cent of the total 6.5 million users, had outstanding balances as at June 30, 2025, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Penang Mulls Botanical Gardens-Gurney Bay Cable Car Link

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Penang government has requested Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, the concessionaire for the Penang Hill cable car project, to conduct a feasibility study on a proposed new cable car route linking the Botanical Gardens to Gurney Bay.

ECRL Set To Boost Kuantan Port As Strategic Trade Gateway -- Knight Frank

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman & Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- A top official of a global real estate consultancy envisages Kuantan Port to emerge as a key logistics and trade hub for Malaysia, leveraging its strategic location and connectivity via the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

Govt To Study Possibility Of Enhancing Localisation Terms For Foreign Investors, Says Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The government will review the possibility of strengthening localisation requirements imposed on foreign investors to create a more resilient ecosystem in Malaysia, enabling local companies to benefit from spillover effects.

Malaysia Eyes Nuclear Energy Post-2030, Final Call Hinges On Public Support -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is considering nuclear energy as part of its long-term energy mix, but the final decision on whether to proceed with nuclear power generation will only be made after 2030, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

BNPL Still Under Control, Regulatory Measures Enhanced To Protect Consumers -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facilities remain under control, but regulatory measures are being strengthened to protect consumers through the Consumer Credit Act 2025 (CCA).

Semiconductor, Pharma Sectors Exempt From US Tariff For Now - Tengku Zafrul 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor and pharmaceutical exports to the United States (US) are exempt from the 19 per cent tariff for now, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

Ad Fatigue Peaks In Southeast Asia — Study Urges Shift To Omnichannel Strategies

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- A new study by global advertising technology company, The Trade Desk (TTD) has revealed that 66 per cent of consumers in Southeast Asia are disengaging from repetitive advertisements (ads) shown on a single channel.

MITRA To Implement Three PPSMI Programmes With RM21.25 Mln In Allocations -- Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) has received approval to implement three programmes under the Socioeconomic Development Programme for the Indian Community (PPSMI) initiative with an allocation of RM21.25 million.

LPNM Gears Up To Capture Global Market Demand For Malaysian Pineapples

JOHOR BAHRU, July 22 (Bernama) -- New Zealand’s request for an increase in pineapple exports from Malaysia reflects its recognition of the tropical fruit’s quality, safety and competitiveness, especially the premium MD2 variety, which is increasingly gaining ground among consumers. 

Rate Cut To Spur Moderate Demand In Property Sector, Say Analysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The cut in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will spur moderate demand for properties in general in the second half (2H) of this year while demand in the high-end segment will continue to be robust, analysts say.