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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a stronger position than a decade ago, thanks to major fiscal decisions by the government, such as subsidy cuts and a focus on economic development, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) has proposed that the government implement stricter policies and equalise surcharges on cross-border e-commerce transactions, including the stricter enforcement of the sales tax on low-value goods (LVG), to secure national revenue.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Captive insurance is gaining increasing recognition as a strategic risk-financing solution as businesses seek to strengthen resilience, enhance risk-financing control and address emerging risks, according to Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Mastercard has launched Wallet Pay, a global portfolio of solutions designed to expand interoperability and innovation for digital wallets across contactless, QR code and online payments.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has deployed Nokia’s optical transport technology to enhance its nationwide and cross-border network infrastructure amid surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise connectivity.
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SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Express logistics operators are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and remote monitoring technology across their ground networks to boost cross-border freight efficiency ahead of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) integration.
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By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa
SINGAPORE, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Establishing a single-window trade system and harmonising regulatory standards between Malaysia and Singapore are vital steps to achieve seamless cross-border integration and fully unlock the economic potential of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to a leading express logistics company.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs a managed energy transition that recognises both its current realities and long-term ambitions, Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today.
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By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia have significant scope to expand bilateral trade beyond the RM114 billion recorded last year by strengthening trade facilitation and improving cross-border goods movement.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) today announced the reissuance of US$1.353 billion (US$1=RM4.03) in short-term sukuk, attracting strong and diversified demand from investors across its network of Islamic financial institutions.
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From Abdul Hamid A Rahman
GUIYANG, CHINA, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- As a Malaysian journalist on assignment to observe Guiyang’s growing digital economy during Merdeka month, my first lesson about life in one of China’s emerging technology cities did not come from an artificial intelligence laboratory, a data centre or an autonomous vehicle.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM1.94 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM1.89 billion in 2Q 2026, supported by broad-based performance across all businesses.