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.

i2i Logic Launches AI-Powered Teammate For Bankers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- i2i Logic has announced the launch of Banker Fred, its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered teammate for bankers across wholesale banking.

Govt Unveils MHGN Initiative, Strengthening Malaysia's Halal Global Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced the Malaysia Halal Global Nexus (MHGN) initiative, a comprehensive strategy that aims to expand international markets, strengthen industrial players' networks, and elevate global confidence in the nation's halal integrity.

Jumio Appoints Matt DeLauro As Chief Revenue Officer For Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Jumio, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence, has announced the appointment of Matt DeLauro as Chief Revenue Officer.

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.

Vantris Energy Subsidiary Secures RM1.8 Bln Offshore Work Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Vantris Energy Bhd’s indirect wholly owned subsidiary VTEB Offshore Sdn Bhd (VOSB), has secured two offshore transportation and installation (T&I) work orders with a combined value of about RM1.8 billion.

Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Council To Meet In October - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia announced the establishment of the Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Council in a bid to strengthen halal diplomacy between the two countries, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today.

Bee Breeding Project Generates Income For Kampung Air Merah Community

By Nur Faradilla Mohamad

MERSING, Sept 25 (Bernama) – The implementation of the SejaTi MADANI Programme has had a direct impact on the economy of the Kampung Air Merah community here when the stingless bee breeding project undertaken by 13 participants from the B40 group and asnaf successfully generated sales of RM19,108 in over a year.

PMB Investment Declares 4.0 Sen For Shariah Premier Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- PMB Investment Bhd has announced annual income distributions of four sen per unit for the PMB Shariah Premier Fund and 3.20 sen per unit for the PMB Shariah Equity Fund for their respective financial years ended Aug 31, 2026 and Aug 30, 2026.

Bubbles O2, Saudi Brand Kinza Explore Beverage Deal In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysian mineral water brand Bubbles O2 and Saudi Arabian beverage brand Kinza have agreed to explore opportunities to manufacture and distribute Kinza products in Malaysia.

EcoWorld Shares Up After 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM112.16 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s shares rose in early trade on Friday after the property developer posted a higher net profit of RM112.16 million on revenue of RM971.53 million for the third quarter ended July 31, 2026 (3Q 2026).

ACC Expands SME Training Across ASEAN To Boost China Market Access

BEIJING, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) is expanding its training programmes across ASEAN to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) enter the China market, with a focus on free trade agreements (FTAs), customs procedures and cross-border e-commerce.