Tax Reforms Will Help Reduce Inequality In Malaysia -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs tax reforms to raise additional revenues for reducing inequality, according to the World Bank.

Malaysia Must Adopt Proactive Approach To Mitigate Risks As Global Trade Landscape Shifts - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must adopt a proactive approach to mitigate risks and capitalise on emerging opportunities as the global trade landscape shifts due to the import tariff hike by the United States, said an economist.

F&N's Net Profit For 1Q 2025 Slips To RM169.018 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (1Q 2025) slipped to RM169.018 million from RM170.737 million recorded in 1Q 2024.

ACCCIM Urges Govt to Provide Export Credit Scheme, Lower Import Duties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has urged the government to provide an export credit scheme and lower import duties on raw materials to support businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises.

King Lauds Govt's Efforts To Boost Foreign Investment In Tech, Digital Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia commended the government’s efforts to boost foreign investment in high-tech and digital sectors.

Property Transactions Hit RM217.46 Bln In 2024, Far Exceed Initial Target - Nga Kor Ming

IPOH, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate transactions value hit RM217.46 billion in 2024, far exceeding the initial target of RM100 billion set at the beginning of the year, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.

MITI Must Intensify Efforts To Achieve RM13 Bln Trade And Investment Target At World Expo 2025 -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) needs to intensify efforts in formulating strategies to ensure the trade and investment target of RM13 billion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, (Expo 2025 Osaka) is achieved.

Citadel Group Expands Into Indonesia, Commits To Nusantara Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Citadel Group has announced its expansion into Indonesia with the establishment of PT Citadel Group Indonesia in Jakarta.

Malaysia, Indonesia Committed To Ensure Continued Cooperation Between Petronas And Pertamina -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia remain committed to ensuring continued cooperation between the countries’ oil giants Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and PT Pertamina (Persero).

Malaysia Eyes Trade Growth With FTA Partners, Emerging Markets This Year -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to focus on strategic engagements with free trade agreement (FTA) partners and emerging markets this year in an effort to increase its exports, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Expects To List 60 IPOs In 2025, With RM40.2 Bln Market Capitalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is expecting to list 60 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, with a total market capitalisation of RM40.2 billion.

WEF25: Saudi Arabia Redefining Global Economic Strategies 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia's delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting has unveiled its strategic approach for rewriting the economic playbook during several key sessions, emphasising the Kingdom’s progress under Vision 2030.