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Economic

German SMEs Keen On Exploring Collaboration Opportunities With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Recognising Malaysia as a key trading partner for Germany in ASEAN, Germany’s Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) is eager to explore new collaboration opportunities with the country.

ALPS Global Aims To Raise US$100 Mln Via Nasdaq IPO

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) – Integrated biotech group ALPS Global Holding Bhd, which is en route to a Nasdaq listing in the fourth quarter of 2024, aims to raise US$100 million to fund its expansion, clinical studies, and manufacturing plant.

QNET Makes Improvements To Health Products Using Latest Technology

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- QNET, a global direct sales network that focuses on lifestyle and wellness, has made several improvements to its health products using the latest technology.

Increased Funding, Industry And TVET Institutions Collaboration Needed To Empower Youth

From Mohd Ashraf Syafiq Mazlan

LYON, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- An increase in allocation for the 2025 Budget, along with close collaboration between industry players and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, is necessary to produce more highly skilled youth in the country. 

NCIA Facilitates JV Agreement Between Yenher And Danish Company Involving RM75 Mln Investment

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) has facilitated a joint venture agreement between Yenher Holdings Bhd and Danish firm Fermentationexperts A/S (FE) to form YH European Protein Asia Sdn Bhd (YHEPA).

India Hikes Import Tax On Palm Oil, Other Edible Oils By 20 Pct

By Shakir Husain

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- India has hiked import tax on palm oil and other edible oils by 20 per cent, a move seen as helping local oilseed farmers.

India Removes Minimum Price Restriction On Basmati Rice, Onion Exports

By Shakir Husain

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- India has removed the minimum price bar for basmati rice and onion exports, with the country's trade minister hailing the decision as beneficial to farmers.

SC, MyCreative Launch Batik Competition To Promote Malaysian Heritage Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has partnered with Kumpulan MyCreative Ventures to launch a batik design competition aimed at showcasing Malaysian batik heritage on the global stage.

Berjaya Langkawi Resort Unveils Chartered Flight Package, Targets 80-100 Pct Load Factor By November

LANGKAWI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Langkawi Resort has introduced a private chartered flight as part of its island holiday package, offering resort guests the convenience of flying directly from Subang SkyPark Terminal to Langkawi International Airport.

China-Malaysia Bilateral Trade Surges To US$117.52 Bln In First 7 Months Of 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between China and Malaysia surged to US$117.52 billion (US$1 = RM4.30) in the first seven months of 2024, a 10.8 per cent increase compared with the same period last year, said Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing.

Pansar Unit Secures Contract Related To Sarawak-Sabah Link Road Worth RM777.11 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Pansar Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Perbena Emas Sdn Bhd has secured a project related to Package 4A (RH Aling to Bukit Pagon) of the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) Phase 2 project worth RM777.11 million.

Sunway Malls Breaks Record With Six Wins At PPK Malaysia Awards

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Sunway Malls made history by securing the highest number of awards ever won by a mall group, at the Persatuan Pengurusan Kompleks (PPK) Malaysia Awards, taking home six awards in the seventh edition of the prestigious event.