No Firm Evidence Linking Malaysian Companies To Indonesia Fires – Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible for fires in Indonesia, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said.

Sabah's Federal Development Expenditure At 71.78 Pct As Of Oct 26

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Sabah's federal development expenditure performance has increased to 71.78 per cent as of Oct 26, up from 52.07 per cent on Aug 10 this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Subsidies, Cash Aid As Temporary Buffers Must Lead To Financial Independence - Experts

By Sakini Mohd Said

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The success of government subsidies and cash assistance should be measured not merely by allocations or the number of recipients, but by their effectiveness as temporary financial buffers while helping recipients raise their incomes and achieve long-term financial independence.

Nuclear Power Could Strengthen Malaysia’s Low-carbon, Reliable Energy Mix

SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Nuclear power could be a viable long-term addition to Malaysia’s energy mix, complementing renewable energy to deliver a system that is low-carbon, environmentally sustainable, secure and reliable.

Govt Has Yet To Set Target Year For 1MDB Claims, Asset Recovery -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The government has not set a target year to conclude all claims and asset recovery efforts related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Bursa Malaysia Key Index Remains Slightly Lower At Midday On Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained slightly lower at midday today, dragged by continued selling in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in the financial services sector. 

Hack The Box Cyber Training Yields 330 Pct ROI - Study 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- A study commissioned by cybersecurity training platform Hack The Box (HTB) and conducted by Forrester Consulting has found that a modelled organisation using the platform achieved a 330 per cent return on investment over three years, recouping its costs in less than six months.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday as market sentiment improved, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street following fresh artificial intelligence (AI)-related funding announcements.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For Eight Consecutive Trading Days

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the eighth consecutive trading day today, reflecting continued positive momentum in the local currency at the start of trading.

No Decision Yet On Financial Assistance For AirAsia - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The government has yet to decide whether to provide financial support to financially distressed AirAsia Group Bhd, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Hong Leong Bank, UnionPay Partner To Facilitate Cross-border Payments In China

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s (HLB) customers can now make QR payments at more than 120 million UnionPay and Weixin Pay merchant touchpoints across China through the HLB Connect application, following a strategic partnership with UnionPay International (UPI).

Electricity Bill Protection Expansion Will Not Affect TNB's Dividend Payout -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The initiative to expand electricity bill protection threshold for domestic customers until December 2026 will not affect Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) ability to fulfil its dividend payment commitment to shareholders.