TNB's Additional Tax Claim Not Passed On To Consumers Via Tariffs — MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The additional tax claim against Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will not result in the cost being passed on to consumers through electricity tariff hikes, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

IGEM 2026: Target Of RM22.5 Bln In Potential Business Leads Achievable - Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2026’s target of RM22.5 billion in potential business leads is achievable despite being much higher than the target for last year’s edition, according to Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

AMEC Urges Govt To Recognise Courier Industry As Essential Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Association of Malaysian Express Carriers (AMEC) has called on the government to recognise the courier industry as essential infrastructure for Malaysia’s digital economy and national resilience, and to support its continued development under Budget 2027.

SST Remains, But Suitable GST Features Could Curb Tax Cascading -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The proposal to integrate elements of the goods and services tax (GST) with the sales and service tax (SST) aims to ensure no cascading tax effect in the country’s taxation system, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Top Developers Honoured At 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia With iProperty

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Top developers have been recognised at the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty, presented by Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors.

Mary Kay Launches K-Beauty Texture Edit Skin Care Collection

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched the K-Beauty Texture Edit, a special-edition skin care collection that builds on the momentum of its largest consumer-facing global brand platform, Beauty Is More Beautiful Shared, which was unveiled in September.

Guardsquare Opens First APAC Office In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Guardsquare, a provider of mobile application security, has opened its first physical office in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in Singapore, strengthening its presence in a market where demand for mobile application and API security is growing.

Global K-Seafood Campaign Launched Featuring ZEROBASEONE

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has launched a global K-Seafood campaign to raise awareness of Korean seafood and its diverse appeal amid K-food’s growing global popularity.

Singapore, Malaysia To Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience, Expand Halal Cooperation

SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Singapore and Malaysia have endorsed the terms of reference for the Malaysia-Singapore Supply Chain Cooperation Workgroup (SCWG), aimed at strengthening preparedness for future supply chain disruptions, said Singapore’s Energy, Trade and Industry Ministry (METI).

BS Freshmart Targets To Have 35 Branches By 2028

By Kamarul Halim M Kamal

KLUANG, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- BS Freshmart, which began when a group of fishermen wanted to sell their catch directly without depending on middlemen, has expanded to 29 outlets and is targeting to have 35 branches by 2028.

GX Bank Urges Measures To Lower Borrowing Costs In Budget 2027

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government should extend targeted stamp duty exemptions for small-ticket loans disbursed by digital banks to reduce borrowing costs for small businesses and lower-income borrowers in Budget 2027.

Swift Brings Domestic Payment Ease To Cross-Border Transactions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Swift, a global financial messaging provider, has announced plans to bring the ease of domestic consumer payments to cross-border transactions with its global community.