Understanding the Latest Buzzword: Travel Bubble Travel bubble, travel corridor, corona corridor are the latest positive buzzwords during this troubling time of the pandemic. But what are they, and why should we be excited about it? What is a Travel Bubble? More and more countries are adopting the travel bubble. Although we’re in the…
COVID-19 Report Card to Assess Pandemic Readiness Experts have created a report card to measure the readiness of a country in handling outbreaks. The COVID-19 Report Card will have several indicators to evaluate the countries’ preparedness in combating a pandemic. Inaccuracy of GHSI Pandemic preparedness has not equated to effective pandemic management. Assessments such…
Find out all about the latest amendments to the MFRSs Businesses around the globe are currently affected by pandemic Covid-19. The same goes for companies in Malaysia. Whether foreign-owned or local companies, both are in a predicament as to how things will be with the new normal. Financial reporting for the year 2020 and onwards…
eWallet Malaysia Payment Platforms Shining Bright Amid Pandemic Electronic Payments in Malaysia Now Stronger Than Ever eWallet Malaysia has become the preferred method of payment over traditional cash payments. Especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic and movement control period. The Money Evolution Payment methods have certainly come a long way, thanks to the rapid…
List of Businesses and Activities Allowed Under Recovery MCO Malaysia Malaysia’s MCO in “Recovery Phase” Until End of August The recovery MCO Malaysia will begin 10 June onwards and continue until 31 August. Below is a guide to the businesses and activities that will be allowed to resume. Malaysia’s Conditional Movement Control Order…
Advancing Malaysia’s Digital Economy Malaysia is advancing rapidly and has great potential for further expansion in its digital economy. In the World Bank’s report, “Malaysia’s Digital Economy – A New Driver of Development”, it was pointed out that businesses still need to adopt digital technologies more readily to make full use of its benefits. Malaysia’s…
Value of Indebtedness Temporarily Increased to RM50,000 in Malaysia Malaysia’s Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs has announced a temporary increase in the value of indebtedness to more than RM50,000. This is pursuant to 466(1)(a) of the Companies Act 2016 (Act 777) (CA 2016) of the Malaysian Companies Act. Companies who are considered unable…
More International MNCs Choosing Malaysia for Regional Expansion Kuala Lumpur wows many with its world-class facilities, charming investors and visitors alike with its unique cultural mix and warm welcome. With the birth of Greater Kuala Lumpur, more foreign investors are looking to invest in Malaysia. Greater Kuala Lumpur continues to attract with the help of…
The Year 2020 is a Surprising Year for the Malaysia Economy The year first quarter of the year 2020 has turned out to be a challenging period due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Everywhere across the globe, countries are reeling from the economic downturn. No country escapes this slump. Therefore, it is a pleasant surprise that…
Releases of MFRS Financial Instrument to Account for Expected Credit Losses During the COVID-19 The Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) releases the MFRS Financial Instruments to account for expected credit losses during the COVID-19. MASB is working closely with regulators to monitor the developments of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). MASB is also monitoring how much of an impact this is going to have on Malaysia’s financial markets, along…