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SRAO 2017 and Changes to Property-Related Legal Fees The Malaysian Bar Council in November 2012 approved the amendments to the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2005 (“SRO 2005”) that have been gazetted as the SRAO 2017. The amendments were made to adjust the scale fees upwards for several chargeable items in respect of professional fees for the…
Malaysia records 4.5% economic growth KUALA LUMPUR: Driven by private sector spending and the manufacturing and services sector, Malaysia’s economy grew 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2016 – exceeding economists’ survey of 4.4%. The nation’s central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said this was the strongest expansion compared to a 4.3% growth in the…
Bright Outlook for Malaysian Rubber Industry KUALA LUMPUR: Once a major source of income for the country, the production of rubber was reportedly declining and some investors even labeled it as a sunset industry. However, the recovery in the global economy and the shortage of natural rubber have since enhanced prospects for the industry this…
MIDA Strengthens Cooperation with Jetro 16 November 2016, Tokyo – The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) in the presence of both the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Najib Razak and the Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Shinzo Abe. The two leaders…
RM88.4 Billion Worth of Investments Approved In 1H2016 The approved direct investments in the services, manufacturing and primary sectors in the first half of 2016 (1H2016), totalled RM88.4 billion compared with RM125.9 billion in the same period last year. The investments approved in 1H2016 were in 2,499 projects, and are expected to generate more than…
Malaysia, Evidently at The Forefront of The Halal Industry Malaysia is evidently at the forefront of the Halal industry. Malaysia’s Halal certification has gained recognition globally. Based on the State of Global Islamic and Economic Report 2015/2016, Malaysia was ranked as the best developed Islamic economy out of 73 core countries. This includes ranking 1st…
Amendments to Main Market and Ace Market Listing Requirements The Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) had, on 24 March 2016, issued amendments to the Main Market Listing Requirements (“Main LR”) and ACE Market Listing Requirements (“ACE LR”) (collectively referred to as the “LR”) relating to the following areas together with the relevant Questions &…
Youth Housing Scheme (YHS) announced by YAB Dato ‘Seri Najib Tun Razak, 1st Minister of Finance and the Prime Minister’s Malaysia under Budget 2015 Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) as a Development Financial Institution has been appointed to carry out this scheme and is currently in the midst of implementing this smart partnership with Cagamas Berhad…
Malaysia Investment Performance 2015: Driving Sustainable Growth A moderate global growth was recorded in 2015, which declined to 2.4 per cent from 2.6 per cent in 2014, due to post-crises lows in commodity prices, restrained capital flows and subdued global trade. Malaysia, however managed to retain its position as one of the top investment destinations…
Malaysia maintains ranking in World Bank’s Doing Business Report As a country with an ever expanding growth and portfolio within the world of business, Malaysia has long held a strong ranking within the World Bank’s Doing Business Reports. Their 2016 ranking, 18th out of 189, puts them as one of the highest ranks nations on…