Malaysia’s Semiconductor Exports To US Remain Exempt From Tariffs - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to enjoy tariff exemptions for its semiconductor exports to the United States, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister (MITI) Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Tax Exemption Extension To Attract Shipping Firms To Malaysia -- Loke

PUTRAJAYA, 12 Okt (Bernama) -- A 10-year extension of income tax exemptions is expected to encourage more shipping companies to register their vessels in Malaysia rather than in other countries offering tax incentives, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

Indonesia, Egypt Push For Economic Partnership Agreement, Joint Investment Fund

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JAKARTA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Indonesia and Egypt are pushing for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and the establishment of a joint investment fund to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

Budget 2027: Tax, Stamp Duty Incentives To Ease Shipowners’ Financing Constraints

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s extension of the income tax exemption and fixed stamp duty rates on ship financing is expected to ease financing constraints for Malaysian shipowners facing stringent collateral requirements and mismatches between loan tenures and ships’ useful lives.

Malaysia Should Establish Green Shipping Corridor To Accelerate Maritime Industry’s Green Transition - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should establish a green shipping corridor to accelerate the maritime industry’s transition towards greener operations through closer coordination between the government and industry players, said an expert.

Budget 2027 To Drive Technology, Industrial Development In Northern Region - NCIA

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to strengthen the Northern Region’s position as a national hub for economic growth, technology and industrial development through an emphasis on high-value investments, the semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence (AI) and talent development.

Budget 2027 Measures Expected To Support Homeownership, Property Market Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The stamp duty exemptions for the rehabilitation of abandoned housing projects will help facilitate project revival and provide much-needed relief to affected purchasers, said Real Estate And Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (REHDA).

Malaysia's Ports To Accelerate Decarbonisation, Develop Green Bunkering Hubs - Loke

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ports must accelerate decarbonisation efforts to meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) requirement to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

PTP Completes Electrification Of Prime Mover Fleet, Boosting Green Port Transition

ISKANDAR PUTERI  Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The deployment of 52 electric prime movers (e-PMs) at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is set to enhance operational efficiency while accelerating the port’s transition towards greener terminal operations, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

Johor Port Explores Belawan-Johor Trade Corridor To Boost Malaysia-Indonesia Connectivity

PASIR GUDANG, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Johor Port Bhd (Johor Port), a member of MMC Group, is actively exploring opportunities with PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 1 Belawan to establish a stronger maritime trade corridor connecting north Sumatra’s Belawan and Johor.

MISC Charters New LNG Carrier Th'ailib To QatarEnergy For 15 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- MISC Group has chartered its latest new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, Th'ailib, to QatarEnergy for 15 years, starting this year.

Carey Island, Midport Development Will Not Affect PTP-- Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The development of Carey Island and Midport will not affect the Port of Tanjung Pelepas’ (PTP) role, as each port has its own specialisation and distinct development concept, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.