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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has emerged as a notable global performer in public trust in the tax system, underpinned by exceptionally strong confidence in the accounting profession and steady gains from digitalisation, according to findings by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The complex money laundering investigations related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) are a significant achievement and demonstrate enhanced coordination between various law enforcement agencies (LEAs), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in a report published today, revealed that Malaysia has further strengthened its defences against illicit finance since 2015, notably by enhancing its legal framework and supervision of financial and non-financial sectors.
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KUCHING, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (BPHB) today reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and good governance as its Board of Directors formally signed the ‘Ikrar Bebas Rasuah’ (IBR) or Corruption-Free Pledge.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has called upon the financial industry to harness the principles of collaboration, creativity and conduct in addressing new challenges and safeguarding the integrity of the financial ecosystem.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2026 represents a clear shift in the government’s fiscal strategy, prioritising efficiency and discipline over new taxes to create spending space, according to economist Geoffrey Williams.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain at 4.1 per cent in 2026, unchanged from its 2025 forecast, according to the World Bank.
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LABUAN, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has reaffirmed its Corruption-Free Pledge with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), confirming its strong governance principles within its operations to ensure a corruption-free environment across the organisation.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended almost flat on Monday, with the key index slipping 0.08 per cent, reflecting cautious market tone amid mixed domestic developments and bucking the broader regional trend.
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ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the significance of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), describing it as an extraordinary model of cross-border cooperation that sets a new benchmark for bilateral economic collaboration.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the MADANI unity government is deeply committed to tackling corruption and abuse of power but the reforms to combat these menaces will take time to materialise.
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PUTRAJAYA, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to improve its preparedness in facing global economic uncertainties, including the impact of the market crash in the United States (US), which recorded losses of trillions of dollars, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.