Measuring what matters: Malaysia’s path to climate resilience through sustainability reporting
Measuring what matters: Malaysia’s path to climate resilience through sustainability reporting You cannot mitigate what you do not know. This fundamental truth lies at the heart of Malaysia’s response to increasing climate risks that impact our people, economy and environment. From rising sea levels and heavier rainfall to more frequent extreme weather events, the impact of climate change is being [...]
28/07/2025
Trump formally notifies Malaysia of 25% tariff in letter to PM, urging reciprocity in trade
Trump formally notifies Malaysia of 25% tariff in letter to PM, urging reciprocity in trade KUALA LUMPUR (July 8): The White House has officially informed Malaysia that a 25% tariff will be applied to all Malaysian products. This was stated in two letters dated July 7, 2025, from US President Donald Trump, sent to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim [...]
15/07/2025
Firms affected by expanded SST may file manual tax submissions until Sept 30
Firms affected by expanded SST may file manual tax submissions until Sept 30 PETALING JAYA: Businesses affected by the expanded scope of the sales and service tax (SST) can file manual tax submissions for the taxation period between July 1 and Sept 30, says the Finance Ministry. It said this was because service providers have to upgrade their systems to [...]
15/07/2025
Malaysia faces new US risk from BRICS ties
Malaysia faces new US risk from BRICS ties PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may have to grapple with fresh uncertainties amid a decision by the United States to impose an additional 10% default tariff on any country seen as aligning with “the anti-American policies of BRICS.” This development comes as the July 9 tariff deadline looms and follows the recent BRICS Summit [...]
15/07/2025
How AI & Analytics are Transforming Supply Chain Resilience [Part 2 of 2]
How AI & Analytics are Transforming Supply Chain Resilience [Part 2 of 2] Real-world success stories The transformative impact of AI and predictive analytics is already evident in organisations that have embraced these technologies. Martin highlights Penske as a compelling example: "Penske, a leader in logistics and supply chain management, is a great example of how data analytics can support [...]
22/06/2025
How AI & Analytics are Transforming Supply Chain Resilience [Part 1 of 2]
How AI & Analytics are Transforming Supply Chain Resilience [Part 1 of 2] Martin Tombs, Field CTO for the EMEA region at Qlik, says the ability to anticipate disruptions has become a defining factor in organisational success In an era defined by volatility and unprecedented challenges, supply chains face mounting pressures from all directions. The ability to anticipate and mitigate [...]
22/06/2025
Green gains as volumes turn red
Green gains as volumes turn red Some of Europe’s largest ports have remained resolute in their strategic investments in decarbonisation initiatives despite facing challenges in cargo throughput volumes. 2024 was a mixed year for Europe’s major ports, and many of those trends persisted into the first quarter of 2025. Many of the trends are familiar, as the bulk liquid and [...]
08/06/2025
Quarter of all box tonnage now deployed on Asia-Europe tradelane
Quarter of all box tonnage now deployed on Asia-Europe tradelane The Red Sea shipping crisis – and the need to take the far longer route via the Cape of the Good Hope – has seen the proportion of containerships globally deployed on the industry’s top tradelane jump from a fifth to a quarter of all tonnage, according to a new [...]
08/06/2025
IRB: Businesses with revenue below RM500k exempted from e-invoicing for now; revenue up to RM5 mil deferred to 2026
IRB: Businesses with revenue below RM500k exempted from e-invoicing for now; revenue up to RM5 mil deferred to 2026 The Inland Revenue Board said the e-invoicing for businesses with an annual revenue of between RM1 million and RM5 million will be postponed to Jan 1, 2026 and those with an annual revenue of between RM500,000 and RM1 million to July [...]
08/06/2025
Banks mobilising billions in green money
Banks mobilising billions in green money Green financing, also known as sustainable financing, is no longer just a buzzword as lenders all over the world are stepping up efforts within the segment. Within Asean, this emphasis on providing funds to create environmentally friendly outcomes has definitely been gaining traction, if numbers are anything to go by. RHB Bank Bhd group [...]
26/05/2025
