Bahrain GP Boosts Q4 Services, Financial Impact Key To Assessing Permanent F1 Return -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia provided a boost to tourism and services activity in the fourth quarter (Q4), while its overall financial impact will be important in assessing the economic viability of hosting Formula One (F1) races in Malaysia on a permanent basis, economists said.

B15 Implementation Saves 23.62 Mln Litres Of Diesel A Month

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend has saved an average of 23.62 million litres of petroleum-based diesel per month in the June-August period.

RTS Link Passenger Service Expected To Begin in February 2027

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 2 (Bernama) – Passenger service for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is expected to commence in February 2027, with all system tests and trial runs targeted for completion by Dec 31 this year.

More Than 268,000 Taxpayers Submit 1.99 Bln E-invoices As At Oct 1

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- More than 268,000 taxpayers have submitted 1.99 billion e-invoices as at Oct 1, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) said.

Malaysia Aims To Grow Exports Of Higher-value Palm Oil Products To India, Says Noraini

By Shakir Husain

HYDERABAD, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking to grow exports of higher-value palm oil products to India as vegetable oil demand remains strong in the top importing country.

KDEBWM Strengthens Governance, Logistics Management Through Collaboration With Caltex

SHAH ALAM, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) is strengthening its governance and improving logistics efficiency through a collaboration with Chevron Malaysia Ltd (Caltex) involving the use of Caltex StarCard.

BDO Malaysia Calls For Simpler Tax Rules In Budget 2027

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Audit firm BDO Malaysia has called on the government to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs in Budget 2027 to lower the cost of doing business. 

MIDA-OCBC Malaysia Partnership To Attract High-value Investments, Strengthen Local Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd and its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to attract sustainable, high-value investments from ASEAN, China, South Korea and Taiwan, while supporting the development of local business ecosystems.

UKM Students Initiate Community-Based Social Enterprise Project To Raise Income Of Orang Asli Community

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) – It was a highly fulfilling experience for a group of business students from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia who applied what they learnt in economic management in their lectures to help an orang asli community at Bukit Lagong in Selayang supplement and raise their income from eggplant farming.

AM Best Affirms Vietnam’s BIC Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of BIDV Insurance Joint Stock Corporation (BIC).

Budget 2027: LIAM Calls For 8 Pct Service Tax Exemption, Review Of Reinsurers’ Tax Treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) --  The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has called on the government to exempt group employee insurance schemes from the eight per cent service tax under Budget 2027.

Anwar, Li Qiang Open New Era Of Malaysia-China Strategic Relations

HANGZHOU, Sept 25 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, China, is not just a routine diplomatic trip, but rather a new benchmark for the continuation of strategic relations that strengthen cooperation in various fields between the two countries.