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Survey finds most Malaysian manufacturers favour GST, saying SST's cascading taxes raise costs and erode competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- A new survey by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has revealed that a significant majority of local manufacturers are calling for a return to the Goods and Servi... Read More


Malaysian manufacturers still hit by West Asia war as firms shift raw-material sourcing to Singapore, China, survey finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- The West Asia war continues to cast a shadow over Malaysia's manufacturing sector, with a vast majority of firms reporting that global instability remains a persistent drag on... Read More


Malaysian manufacturers' Budget 2027 wish list: Lower SME taxes, billions for tech and R&D

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- Lower taxes for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), RM1.5 billion to accelerate smart manufacturing and a RM1 billion fund for industrial research and innovation - these were... Read More


Juwai IQI: Malaysia among top destinations for Chinese property buyers, investment on track to top RM1.6b a year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- Malaysia has emerged as a leading destination for property seekers from China, with its share of enquiries reaching the highest level in a decade. According to new insights r... Read More


Ombak KLCC opens its doors with four-day cultural events leading up to Merdeka Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 -- Ombak KLCC, Kuala Lumpur's new culture-led lifestyle destination, is now open to the public following its soft opening on August 21. The shopping mall is ushering in the Merd... Read More


IJM Land and Amona Group launch Enlace Suites II in Pantai Sentral Park following 70pc take-up of first phase

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 10 -- IJM Land Berhad and Amona Group have introduced Enlace Suites II, the newest residential offering in Pantai Sentral Park, building on the success of Enlace Suites I, which has... Read More


End of lane hoggers? Malaysia trials minimum speed limits to combat highway congestion

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 7 -- We are all familiar with maximum speed limits designed to keep us safe. Now, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) is flipping the script to tackle a differen... Read More


Should social platforms require MyKad for age verification? Experts push for privacy-preserving methods

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 -- As Malaysia approaches the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2025, an important debate is emerging over the legislation's age verification requirements. The discussion ... Read More


Here's how Malaysia is hosting F1 races without paying the multi-million-dollar fees

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The return of Formula One (F1) racing to Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this October has created a buzz among motorsports fans - marking a thrilling comeback after a nine-... Read More


Why is my TNB electricity bill suddenly high? The AFA fuel surcharge explained

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- If your June electricity bill looks higher than usual, you're not alone.Many Malaysians are noticing a bigger Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) or fuel surcharge item on their T... Read More