JS-SEZ Approved Investments Hit RM88.83 Bln, 45 Pct Realised

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) recorded RM88.83 billion in approved investments between January 2025 and June 2026, with the potential to create 28,755 jobs, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

TSH Resources Volunteers To Engage With Singapore NEA's Independent Assessors Over Haze

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- TSH Resources Bhd has voluntarily offered to engage with the Singapore government's assessors panel to evaluate its operations, corporate relationships and supply chains in connection with the fires in Indonesia that have contributed to the transboundary haze.

Perak Mooted As Venue For JS-SEZ Master Plan Launch

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The government is considering Perak as the venue for the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master plan, which could coincide with the two countries’ Annual Leaders’ Retreat scheduled to be held in the state on Dec 4.

BNM Appoints Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil To Shariah Advisory Council

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has appointed Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil as a new member of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) for a two-year term, effective Nov 1, 2026.

Maxis Shares Slip After Reports Of Revived Merger Plans With U Mobile

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd shares slipped in late trading today following reports of renewed plans for a potential merger with U Mobile Sdn Bhd, which could create the country’s largest wireless operator.

BNM Imposes Penalties On Three Entities For Anti-money Laundering, Terrorism Breaches

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed administrative monetary penalties (AMP) of RM276,000 each on AmBank (M) Bhd and AmBank Islamic Bhd for failing to submit cash threshold reports (CTR) promptly. 

No Firm Evidence Linking Malaysian Companies To Indonesia Fires – Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible for fires in Indonesia, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said.

Government Takes Immediate Steps To Strengthen GLC, GLIC Governance -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The government is taking immediate steps to strengthen the governance of government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs), including a proposal to introduce legislation governing state-owned entities, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Govt’s Net Financial Burden Related To 1MDB Estimated At RM20.1 Bln -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The remaining net financial burden borne by the government in relation to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is estimated at RM20.1 billion, assuming no further recovery of funds or assets in the future.

Repayment Deferments Extended To Nepal-China Flood Victims, Says BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Repayment deferments have since been extended to victims affected by the recent floods along the Nepal-China border, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

TSH Resources Says Indonesia Operations Unaffected By Forest Fires

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- TSH Resources Bhd said its operations, concessions and other assets in Indonesia had not been affected by recent forest and peatland fires.