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Economic

Cross Border Transactions Enhanced In Experimental Project -- BIS, Central Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and its central bank partners have successfully demonstrated with Project Mandala that regulatory compliance can be embedded in cross-border transaction protocols.

Bursa Malaysia To Close On Oct 31 For Deepavali Holiday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its subsidiaries will be closed on Oct 31, 2024, in conjunction with the Deepavali public holiday.

ECERDC To Continue Efforts To Attract High-value Investments To PTP, GHP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The government, through the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) Development Council (ECERDC), will continue to focus on attracting private investments and realising high-value investment projects in the region, especially the Pahang Technology Park (PTP) and Gambang Halal Park (GHP).

APO Unveils Green Productivity 2.0 At 65th Workshop Meeting Of NPO Leaders 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened its 65th Workshop Meeting (WSM) of Heads of National Productivity Organizations (NPOs) in Nadi, Fiji from Oct 23 to 25.

Sabah’s Investor-friendly Policy Attracting More Investors – Hajiji

TUARAN, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government’s investor-friendly policy has shown promising results, with the state now attracting a growing number of local and foreign investors across various sectors.

Penang's Northern TechValley @ BKE Targets High-value Investments - Suling Hill Development

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Property developer Suling Hill Development Sdn Bhd today launched the Northern TechValley @ BKE, an industrial park project projected to have a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.3 billion.

PDAM Commits To Improving Facilities While Balancing Financial Realities Of Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Petroleum Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) is committed to exploring solutions to align with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's vision for all petrol station operators to improve facilities at their premises.

Alcon In The Public Eye, Winning Best Employers In Singapore Once Again

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, has been named one of the ‘Best Employers in Singapore’ for the second consecutive year in addition to its recognition in 2021.

Malaysia's Green Building Demand Set To Reach 10 Mln Sq Ft Annually : JLL Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Demand for green buildings in Malaysia is projected to surge significantly in the coming years, potentially reaching around 10 million square feet annually.

Sabah A Powerhouse In Palm Oil Industry With 4.5 Mln Tonnes CPO Produced In 2023 - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Sabah remained the largest crude palm oil (CPO) producer in the country, with the production of 4.5 million tonnes in 2023 due to superior fruit yields and oil extraction rates, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Malaysia’s BRICS Membership Could Boost Trade, Global Influence - Academicians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS alliance could facilitate stronger economic ties with countries like China and India, both of which are already major trading partners.

Malaysia's Export Prices Slip 0.6 Pct To 149.3 Points In September - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's export prices in September 2024 slipped by 0.6 per cent to 149.3 points from 150.3 points in August while import prices fell 1.9 per cent to 129.5 points, said the Statistics Department of Malaysia (DoSM) today.