Ringgit Extends Gains To Close Higher On Weaker Greenback Demand

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its positive momentum to close higher against the US dollar today following weaker demand for the greenback.

Petronas Introduces Two Initiatives To Bolster Oil And Gas Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), aims to bolster the robustness of the local oil and gas sector with two new initiatives.

Sarawak Metro Awards RM122 Mln Contract For Hydrogen Bus Supply to JV

KUCHING, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) has awarded a contract worth over RM122 million to a joint venture (JV) company comprising SKS Coachbuilders Sdn Bhd and Sun Credit Sdn Bhd for the supply of hydrogen-powered feeder buses.

Malaysia Positioned As Bridge Between BRICS And Asean For Driving Collaboration

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official admission as a BRICS partner country, along with its role as ASEAN chairman in 2025, positions the nation as a bridge in advocating for regional economic resilience and collaboration between the two blocs.

Malaysia Has Opportunity To Increase Trade, Bilateral Relations as Partner Country Of BRICS -- Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The selection of Malaysia as a BRICS partner country opens up opportunities to increase trade and bilateral relations with countries in the bloc, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

NTIS Allocates RM80.84 Mln To Foster Innovative Solutions

SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) allocated RM80.84 million in 100 project funding to foster the development of innovative solutions from July 2020 to December 2023.

EIG’s MidOcean Energy Wraps Up Stake Purchase In Peru LNG

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, announced the completion of its previously announced agreement to acquire an additional 15 per cent interest in Peru LNG (PLNG) from Hunt Oil Company (Hunt).

Govt Learning To Manage Data Centres, Grow Industry Sustainably - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The government, multiple agencies within the government, data centre operators and other stakeholders are learning how to manage and deal with data centres and how to grow the industry sustainably.

BASF Petronas Chemicals Opens Second 2-EHAcid Plant In Kuantan

KUANTAN, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- BASF Petronas Chemicals (BPC) has launched its second 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHAcid) production line at its integrated site in Kuantan to meet growing market demand.

DoSM: Malaysia's Leading Index Rises 4.0 Pct In August 2024, Reaches 114.3 Points

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's leading index (LI) continued to demonstrate strong growth momentum in August 2024, with a growth of 4.0 per cent to 114.3 points from 109.9 points in the same month of the previous year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

IRB Implements TCC Pilot Project For Govt Procurement Works Involving JKR And JPS

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MOF), in collaboration with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB), is expanding the implementation of the Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) for the procurement of physical works and consulting services as a pilot project from Oct 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

Malaysia Aviation Group Joins CEO Action Network For Sustainable Business Practices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) has joined the CEO Action Network (CAN), a coalition of over 70 leaders committed to sustainability advocacy, capacity building and measurable action.