24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 15th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC), reaffirming its commitment to advancing thought leadership on corporate governance, digital transformation and sustainable business practices in Malaysia.
24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve stock reflects a broader shift in national policy as rising geoeconomic risks compel countries to place greater emphasis on energy security alongside economic resilience, according to experts.
24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific dominated the ranking of the world’s busiest airport pairs, with Jeju International Airport and Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport (CJU-GMP) remaining the most popular route globally, with 13.3 million passengers travelling between the two airports.
24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The government stresses that the use of Asset Recovery Trust Account funds is made in accordance with the approved Trust Directive and only for authorised purposes, including to cover operating costs and repay 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and SRC International Sdn Bhd debts.
24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Following the implementation of the Work From Home (WFH) policy for federal civil servants, a total of 4.05 million litres of petrol had been saved, resulting in RM7.31 million in subsidy savings as of July 14, 2026.
24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026, passed in the parliament today, underscores Malaysia's commitment to diversifying its economy.
24d ago
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was the fifth-largest source of foreign investment in Indonesia in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, contributing US$700 million (US$1 = RM4.065), while Indonesia's realised investment totalled Rp511.8 trillion (Rp1 million = RM225).
24d ago
MELAKA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Melaka is strengthening its position as one of Malaysia's leading semiconductor and advanced manufacturing hubs by leveraging its established industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce and strategic location to attract the next generation of high-value investments.
24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The passage of the Statistics Bill 2026 in parliament today reflects the government's commitment to developing a more coordinated, credible, and responsive national statistical system, according to the Ministry of Economy.
24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should adopt a phased and fiscally prudent approach if it decides to establish a national petroleum reserve stock, ensuring the initiative strengthens long-term energy resilience without placing unnecessary pressure on public finances, according to IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan.
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat has today passed the Statistics Bill 2026, which is aimed, among other things, to replace the Statistics Act 1965 (Act 415) to establish a more modern and comprehensive legal framework aligned with the current data and statistics ecosystem.
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has unfrozen all affected bank accounts of Padini Holdings Bhd and its subsidiaries that were previously held as part of an investigation.