Sustainability
Rising Compliance Costs Are Creating New Business Opportunities For ESG Software
Expanding ESG regulations create a significant market opportunity for affordable compliance software tailored to small and medium businesses.
Business News
Downloads
Jumbo Bee Powers Up ASEAN with Modular Battery Breakthrough
In a time when electricity costs across ASEAN are rising and demand for reliable energy is surging, Jumbo Bee Power Solutions Pte Ltd is…
Agriculture
Greenpeace Links Malaysian and Singaporean Firms to Indonesian Peatland Fires
Environmental groups identify top Malaysian and Singaporean plantation entities tied to recurring 2026 Indonesian forest fires, demanding cross-border corporate accountability.
wage
Budget 2027 Balances Fiscal Discipline With Wage Reforms, Supports Consumer Spending
Malaysia's Budget 2027 focuses on fiscal consolidation, significant wage increases, and consumer support measures, targeting a 3.3% fiscal deficit for economic growth.
Business News
SAMENTA Urges Protection for SMEs from Rising Platform Costs
SAMENTA praised Budget 2027 measures supporting SMEs but urged safeguards against higher merchant charges from delivery platforms.
Taxation
Anwar Raises Tax Relief, Cuts Rates in Budget 2027
Budget 2027 raises tax relief to RM12,000 and cuts rates, giving five million taxpayers up to RM1,600 extra income.
Byline
Why Mental Wellbeing Matters as Malaysia Ages
Mental Wellbeing - World Mental Health Day emphasizes listening to older adults’ experiences, highlighting the importance of mental well-being alongside physical health in aging.
Data Centers
US executive order exposes battery storage serving AI data centers
A White House order may disrupt battery storage supply chains more than intended, despite reduced reliance on Chinese grid equipment.
Stocks and Markets
AI Jitters and Oil Surge Hit Global Stocks
Global stocks fell as AI trade weakened and oil prices surged, with US tech shares and Asian markets leading declines.
Business News
Oil Spike and Foreign Selling Drag Bursa
Bursa Malaysia fell as oil prices surged and foreign selling persisted, pushing the FBM KLCI near the key 1,600 support.
Train services
RTS Link Delay Necessary to Ensure Smooth Operations, Says Loke
JOHOR BARU, Oct 8 — The one-month delay in the opening of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is necessary to ensure…
Byline
The hidden cost of compressed air: Why manufacturers should look beyond the purchase price
Focusing solely on air compressor purchase price can mislead manufacturers about true long-term operational costs, including energy consumption.