Corporate :

EPF Clarifies Investment Income And 2023 Dividend Payout

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has reaffirmed that its financial year ended Dec 31, 2023 figures are accurate and comply fully with strict financial reporting standards.

Sun Bus Tech To Drive Malaysia's Public Transport Sustainability, Aims For 49 Pct Local Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Sun Bus Tech Sdn Bhd aims to drive public transport sustainability in Malaysia by targeting 49 per cent of domestic sales versus just four per cent in 2024.

Federal Govt And Sarawak To Detail Petronas-Petros Scope Of Cooperation - PM Anwar

BANGI, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The federal government will meet the Sarawak state government to detail the scope of cooperation between Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Johor Bars Investments Involving E-waste Imports

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government will not allow any investment which involve the importation of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) into the state.

12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community Meeting Starts Ahead Of 31st AEM Retreat

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The 12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community (WG-AEC) Meeting kickstarted today ahead of the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat, which is scheduled to take place on Feb 28.

Ringgit Set To Reach RM4.36 Support Level Amid Optimism Over US Trade Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to move towards its immediate support level of RM4.36 against the US dollar in the coming week, driven by optimism surrounding a less aggressive tariff trade approach by Donald Trump’s administration.

FBM KLCI Expected To Remain Range-bound Between 1,570 And 1,600 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index is expected to trade within a range of 1,570-1,600 next week, due to a lack of fresh catalysts, an analyst said.

Malakoff Back In The Black In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd returned to the black in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) with a net profit of RM268.69 million from a net loss of RM837.16 million in FY2023.

PCG Records Lower Net Profit In FY2024, Declares 3.0 Sen Second Interim Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s (PCG) net profit fell to RM1.175 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM1.696 billion in the preceding year.

Malaysia’s January 2025 Inflation Remains At 1.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate remained at 1.7 per cent in January 2025, with the index points standing at 133.6 points compared to 131.4 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Vonage 2025 Report Highlights AI's Impact On Customer Engagement

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications, highlights key insights into customer preferences for communication with businesses, emphasising the rising influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing customer interactions in its Global Customer Engagement Report 2025.

ESCAP: ASEAN Must Prioritise Sustainable Investment, Narrow Development Gaps Among Member States

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has emphasised the need for ASEAN to adopt sustainable and inclusive investment strategies as key drivers of economic resilience and growth.