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Economic

Kenanga IB Expects Govt To Raise Development Expenditure In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Malaysia, Turkiye Exploring Potential Collaboration In Green Energy Sector - Chang

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Turkiye are exploring potential collaboration in the field of green and alternative energy, in line with Malaysia’s commitment to adopting more sustainable and eco-friendly energy sources.

Malaysian Investors Should Seize Opportunities In Laos - MBCL

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian investors should seize investment opportunities in Laos as the “Land of A Million Elephants” holds great potential in hydropower, semiconductor, transport, electronics, logistics, and the halal market.

MITI Launches Anti-Dumping Duty Probe On Steel Wire Rods From China, Indonesia, Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will launch an anti-dumping duty investigation into steel wire rods originating from or exported by China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. 

Enlit Asia 2024 Urges ASEAN To Unite, Embrace Digitalisation, Drive Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The just-concluded three-day Enlit Asia 2024 has called on ASEAN to unite, embrace digitalisation and drive innovation to accelerate the region’s energy transition agenda.

Alliance Bank Earns Spot At UN Global Compact Leaders Summit For ESG Advocacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Bhd has been recognised for its commitment to promoting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.

MARii Trains 1,253 Engineers, Elevating Malaysia As ASEAN's Automotive Leader

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics, and IoT Institute (MARii) has trained and certified 1,253 engineers through the Digital Engineering and Prototyping (DEP) Professional Certification Programme since its inception in 2020. 

Malaysia Committed To Exploring New Business Opportunities In Laos

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to exploring new business opportunities in Laos that could benefit both countries and is looking forward to enhancing bilateral cooperation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Former Maybank CEO Amirsham Is Alliance Bank's New Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, OCT 11 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Amirsham Abdul Aziz as its new chairman.

Inkia Energy Secures Environmental Approval For Solar Power Plant Expansion In Peru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Inkia Energy, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kallpa, has received environmental approval for the expansion of its solar power plant currently under construction in Southern Peru, a global solar resource hub.

Duck Creek To Provide Comprehensive Risk Management, Mitigation Solutions Via RCT Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) insurance, has acquired Risk Control Technologies Inc (RCT), a Toronto-based provider of risk management and loss control solutions.

Thredd Wraps Up Successful Q3 With Fintech Transaction Volumes, New Issuer Signings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Thredd, a next-generation payments processor, reported positive third quarter (Q3) results with 2024 on track to outperform all prior years, powered by a 20 per cent increase in transactions, key global client wins, programme expansions and growth in distinct payment segments and markets.