Govt Committed To Implement Global Minimum Tax In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to implementing the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) in 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). 

Bursa Malaysia Higher Across The Board At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was higher across the board at midday today, in line with most regional peers and tracking Wall Street’s positive overnight performance, said an analyst. 

LYB Becomes Full Owner Of APK AG To Advance Recycling Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a sustainability leader in the chemical industry, announced the full acquisition of APK AG, a solvent-based recycling company, in Merseburg, Germany.

MDEC Secures More Than RM360 Mln In Digital Export Opportunities At GITEX Global, ENS 2024

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

 DUBAI, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s (MDEC) participation in the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Global and Expand North Star (ENS) 2024 in Dubai has yielded more than RM360 million in export opportunities, a remarkable 10 per cent surge from what was achieved at these events last year.

Continuity Of Mega Projects To Drive Economic Growth, Job Creation -- Experts

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The continuity of major infrastructure projects under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's MADANI government is poised to generate substantial spillover effects across the economy, fostering job creation, attracting investments, and enhancing connectivity, according to experts.

More Than 10 Companies Looking At Investing In Silver Valley Technology Park - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- More than 10 companies have visited and initiated discussions on potentially investing in the Silver Valley Technology Park (SVTP), Perak, from the beginning of 2023 to the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

BuildXpo 2024 Partners With Gamuda To Showcase Sustainable Construction

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd (QUBE) has named Gamuda Bhd as a Platinum Sponsor for the Malaysia International Building and Construction Industry Showcase 2024 (BuildXpo 2024), which will take place from Oct 22 to 24 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), here.

SC Plays Active Role In ASEAN Taxonomy - Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) has actively contributed to the ASEAN Taxonomy through the ASEAN Taxonomy Board, which includes central banks, securities regulators and insurance regulators.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower, weighed down by profit-taking as markets digested the latest corporate earnings in the United States (US), analysts said. 

KPK, MoF To Mull Increasing oil Palm Replanting Grant for Smallholders - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will discuss with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to increase the assistance provided in the oil palm replanting grant to boost productivity among smallholders. 

MSPO Certification: A Step Towards Sustainability, Impact And Challenges For Smallholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme has been introduced as an effort to enhance the sustainability of the palm oil industry in Malaysia, but its implementation has also presented various impacts and challenges, especially for smallholders.

Several ASEAN Countries Also Interested In Joining BRICS -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.