Malicious Zip Files Can Steal Banking Credentials, Personal Data -- Expert

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Suspicious ZIP files circulated through messaging platforms such as WhatsApp could expose users to malware that steals passwords, banking credentials and personal information, said an expert.

Ferrotec Group Opens Second Kulim Plant, Creating Over 1,000 High-Value Jobs

ALOR SETAR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Ferrotec Group’s newly opened second plant in Kulim is expected to generate more than 1,000 new high-value jobs for skilled Malaysian professionals, including engineers, technicians and production specialists.

MATRADE Warns Businesses Of Fraudsters Impersonating Its Personnel

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has alerted the business community and the public to fraudulent activities by individuals impersonating its personnel via email and WhatsApp.

Kedah Rubber City Attracts RM3.344 Bln In Committed Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) – The Kedah Rubber City (KRC) project has attracted RM3.344 billion in committed investments from five key investors as of September 2026, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia To Expands EV Portfolio With All-Electric C-Class

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Mercedes-Benz Malaysia plans to expand its electric vehicle line-up by introducing the all-electric C-Class as it has seen stronger growth in demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the country. 

Malaysia Highlights Cooperation Opportunities In Five Strategic Sectors At Istanbul Summit – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia highlighted opportunities for cooperation in the semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, clean energy and halal industries at the B57+ Business Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

LHDN Audits 408,726 Cases, Discovers RM7.7 Bln In Additional Assessments

CYBERJAYA, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) has audited and investigated a total of 408,726 cases throughout this year, resulting in additional tax assessments amounting to about RM7.7 billion.

Gross Direct Tax Collection Rises 5.8 Pct To RM174.48 Bln -- PM Anwar

CYBERJAYA, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Gross direct tax collection for the first 10 months of 2026 rose 5.8 per cent to RM174.48 billion, up from RM164.92 billion in the same period last year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

2.14 Bln E-invoices Submitted As Of Nov 2, Implementation To Uphold Fairness - PM Anwar

CYBERJAYA, Nov 3 (Bernama) – As of Nov 2, about 269,900 taxpayers submitted a total of 2.14 billion e-invoices, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Boycott Calls Not Solution To Haze Issue -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Calls to boycott palm oil-based products over the transboundary haze issue will not be an accurate or effective approach to tackling air pollution, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). 

2026 HASIL Month Tax Literacy Programme Reaches Nearly 300,000 Taxpayers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The tax literacy programme implemented by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) throughout the 2026 HASiL Month has involved nearly 300,000 taxpayers nationwide.

MICCI Facilitates Malaysia-Palestine Trade Ties Through Palestine's Halal Recognition By JAKIM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) has helped strengthen trade ties between Malaysia and Palestine after the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) recognised the Palestine Standards Institution (PSI) as a recognised foreign halal certification body in Palestine.