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NFLS 2026 Focuses On Financial Well-Being, Realities Of Vulnerable Groups

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The National Financial Literacy Symposium 2026 (NFLS 2026) is focusing on efforts to strengthen the financial well-being of the public through targeted financial education tailored to the needs of specific groups.

Fairness, Trust And Transparency Key To Public Acceptance Of Fiscal Reforms -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Fairness, trust and transparency are key to securing public acceptance of difficult fiscal reforms, including subsidy rationalisation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Budget 2027: Hybrid GST-SST Proposal Puts Malaysia’s Consumption Tax In Focus

By Yeoh Cheng Guan

Partner, Indirect Tax, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- As Budget 2027 approaches, discussions on Malaysia’s indirect tax landscape are once again taking centre stage.

PM Anwar To Present Khazanah’s Megatrends Paper To Cabinet This Friday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will present Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s initial paper on the megatrends forum at the Cabinet meeting this Friday.

EPF Calls For Pension System Reforms To Secure Lifelong Retirement Income

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's pension system needs to evolve as people live longer and patterns of work change, with reforms needed to strengthen coverage, adequacy, equity and the sustainability of retirement income over a longer lifespan.

Malaysia Can Consider Lifelong Retirement Income Mechanism -- Singapore CPFB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can consider establishing a national-level decumulation mechanism that converts accumulated retirement savings into lifelong income as the country prepares for an ageing population, said Singapore Central Provident Fund Board (CPFB) deputy chief executive officer (services) Wong Yan Jun.

Vocalbeats.AI Reinforces Commitment To AI Innovation At FCGF 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) innovation company, continued its support for the FutureChina Global Forum 2026 (FCGF 2026), reinforcing its commitment to practical AI innovation and Singapore’s AI ecosystem.

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Leaves Behind A Legacy Of Rural Women Economic Empowerment

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- “With proper education and training, rural women can help raise literate and productive children who, in turn, can be positive contributors to a nation’s growth and prosperity.”

Former Colombian President Named Chair Of ICC And Carbon Measures Advisory Group

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures announced that Colombia’s former President, Iván Duque Márquez, has been named Chair of the newly created Technical Expert Panel (TEP) Advisory Group, established to complement the work of the TEP on Carbon Accounting.

Emerging Technologies Could Unlock New Opportunities For Malaysia’s Blue Economy - Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Emerging technologies such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), wind-powered hydrogen production and green maritime solutions could open new opportunities for Malaysia’s Blue Economy, according to experts from Malaysia and Japan.

ASEAN's Economic, Demographic Strength To Draw Greater Global Investor Interest -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN's economic fundamentals and demographic strength have positioned the region for greater international investor interest, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today. 

PNB Invests Nearly RM570 Mln Since 1996 To Develop Malaysia's Talent

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has invested nearly RM570 million in education since 1996 through its PNB Scholarship Programme to develop talent that can contribute to the country's progress.