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RON95 Targeted Subsidy Can Influence Malaysia's Inflation Trends, Says Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate easing to 1.9 per cent in August 2024 has raised concerns about the implications of a RON95 targeted subsidy mechanism, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

EPB Group To Buy Industrial Land For RM22.49 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- EPB Group Bhd subsidiary Easy Pack Machinery Sdn Bhd has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Penang Development Corporation to acquire a parcel of industrial land located at Plot P23B, Penang Science Park North for RM22.49 million

MRC Projects Exports Of Rubber, Related Products To Exceed RM30 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) has projected Malaysia's rubber and rubber products exports could exceed RM30 billion by the end of the year, buoyed by strong performance in the first half of 2024 (1H 2024).

Securities Commission Releases Updated Investor Alert List

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission (SC) has updated its Investor Alert List containing the latest unauthorised entities and individuals for investment schemes. 

Cropmate Gets Bursa's Nod To List On Ace Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Specialty fertiliser company Cropmate Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia for its ACE Market listing. 

Bursa Malaysia: Invest Malaysia To Attract Over 500 Delegates, AUM Over RM56.7 Trillion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Invest Malaysia 2024 is expected to attract over 500 delegates, including foreign fixed income, equity, and private equity investors, with a combined asset under management (AUM) of over RM56.7 trillion.

AM Best: Favourable Rating Changes For APAC (Re) Insurers Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AM Best in its new report revealed that long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) upgrades exceeded downgrades for its rated Asia-Pacific (APAC) (re)insurers in 2023, driven predominantly by improved balance sheet strength and favourable operating performance.

Penang Port Set To Exceed 1.5 Mln TEUs By Year-end, Says CEO

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Penang Port Sdn Bhd is expected to exceed a container handling capacity of 1.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by the end of this year, said its chief executive officer Datuk Sasedharan Vasudevan.

LYB Starts Constructions Of Advanced Recycling Plant In Germany

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) advanced its journey toward sustainable growth and value creation by laying the foundation of its first, catalytic advanced recycling plant at its Wesseling, Germany site.

Menlo Security Named Leader For Secure Enterprise Browsing In GigaOm Radar Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Menlo Security, the pioneer of Secure Enterprise Browsers, has announced its position as a Leader and Fast Mover in the GigaOm Radar Report for Secure Enterprise Browsing.

Akwel Anticipates Minor Sales Drop For Current Fiscal Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, the automotive and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) components manufacturer, has posted a net income of 20.2 million euros, giving a net margin of 3.8 per cent for the first half of 2024. (1 euro = RM4.68)