| LATEST NEWS | The government is offering a 70% PERKESO matching contribution incentive to over 200,000 self-employed individuals across 17 non-mandatory sectors – PM Anwar | Budget 2027: Allocation for Rahmah MADANI Sales and Agro MADANI Sales increased from RM630 million to RM750 million, with a target of 35,000 events | Budget 2027: The government offers a 35% PERKESO matching contribution incentive to e-hailing and p-hailing workers; the incentive increases to 50% if the platform company bears the workers' contribution | Budget 2027: The gig economy consultative council will finalise minimum income rates, income formulas, and minimum social protection standards for gig workers in early 2027 | Grab has agreed to co-fund a RM160 million package to boost net earnings and improve the welfare of e-hailing and p-hailing workers, starting in 2027. – PM Anwar | |
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Citi has appointed Michael Zezas as head of research, reinforcing the company’s commitment to investing in a world-class research franchise and delivering differentiated insights to clients globally.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Indonesia’s non-life insurance segment, citing resilient macroeconomic fundamentals that continue to support premium growth prospects and insurers’ operating earnings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Fifth MADANI Budget is based on a clear resolve to strengthen the nation’s economy and translate growth into a better life for the people.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Argentina has unveiled details of its new Citizenship by Investment Programme, with applications expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026 as the country seeks to position its wider economic and strategic assets more prominently on the international stage.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) returned to in-person examinations worldwide after seeing indications of changes in examination behaviour that could pose risks to the integrity of its qualification.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
SEPANG, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) must be prepared to respond to unexpected disruptions -- including geopolitical instability -- through risk management and assessment, said its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) – The government should provide incentives in the form of credits and tax exemptions for artificial intelligence-related companies undertaking research and development, and support data centre expansion to lure more AI technology investments to Malaysia.
SUBANG JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) today recognised 23 outstanding nominees at the 7th BMCC Business Excellence Awards (BEA) for their performance, innovation and impact on the United Kingdom (UK)-Malaysia business landscape
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- A baby born in 2026 is expected to live until the age of 75.5, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Penang attracted about 285,400 medical tourists and generated RM601.8 million in medical tourism revenue in the first half (1H) of 2026, according to data from the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Evocom Bhd is seeking greater emphasis on technology, artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities and clean energy under Budget 2027, as the logistics support services company looks to expand its role in route optimisation and green logistics.
