2h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- As one walks through Kuala Lumpur today, the signs of momentum are hard to miss. The city is alive with new luxury openings, rising occupancy and a steady stream of capital moving into hospitality assets that, not long ago, would have been considered a niche corner of the property market.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Investments in startups since the launch of KL20 in 2024 have generated total sales proceeds of RM202.64 billion, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has launched the second edition of the Digital Prosperity Awards (DPA), opening applications and nominations until Jan 4, 2027, for public-sector, private-sector and civil-society digital solutions across its member states and beyond.
5d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Alumni bodies have been urged to strengthen their support for schools, with Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan highlighting the tax incentive announced in Budget 2027 for contributions towards such efforts.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Commerce Access Sdn Bhd (CASB), a subsidiary of Commerce Dot Com Sdn Bhd, has won Asia’s Most Promising SMEs Award at the Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2026.
7d ago
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Retirement Fund Incorporated's (KWAP) RM750 million allocation under Budget 2027 represents a planned commercial investment for Projek Vista Kampus across six selected universities, with the investment intended to generate sustainable long-term returns for the retirement fund.
7d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to expand by 4.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, supported by domestic consumption, investment and manufacturing activity, according to TA Securities.
7d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Persatuan Usahawan Wawasan Wanita Malaysia (WAWASANITA) has targeted RM15 million in bilateral trade with 15 countries within six months as it moves to translate diplomatic engagement into cross-border business opportunities for its members.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Data centre investors will be required to bear the cost of upgrading electricity transmission lines to meet their power requirements, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said there is a need for substantial investment in power generation and grid modernisation to support Malaysia’s changing energy mix while maintaining affordable, reliable and secure electricity supply.
8d ago
By Alyaa Natasha Azhar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Businesses need to integrate nature into their business models and prioritise long-term societal impact over short-term financial returns to achieve sustainable prosperity, said World Economic Forum (WEF) board of trustees Co-Chair André Hoffmann.