MATA, Guilin Travel Agent Association Form Strategic Partnership To Boost Tourism

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Tourism Agency Association (MATA) and the Guilin Travel Agent Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen tourism collaboration between Malaysia and China.

Turkiye Aims To Double Trade With Malaysia To US$10 Bln As Economic Ties Deepen

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Turkiye aims to double its trade with Malaysia to US$10 billion after surpassing the US$5 billion mark in 2024, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced today.

Cooperation Between Community And Govt Agencies Key to Ensure Programmes Achieve Objectives - Amir Hamzah

PUCHONG, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Comprehensive and proactive cooperation and involvement between the local community and the agencies involved are crucial to ensuring that every government programme has a positive impact on the people. 

SSF, Rumah Ibu Ink MoU For Affordable Housing Initiative In Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Homegrown furniture and home living retailer SSF Home Group Bhd (SSF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rumah Ibu Sdn Bhd to collaborate on the Rumah Ibu Scheme, an affordable homeownership initiative in Perak.

Sarawak Grants Zecon 30-year Solar Power Generation License

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government has approved Zecon Bhd’s application for an electricity license to generate solar power to supply electricity under the Sarawak Electricity Ordinance at Kota Petra Green Technology Park (KPGTP) in Kuching.

Salience Labs Raises US$30 Mln In Series A To Advance Optical Switches For AI Data Centres

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Salience Labs Limited, a leader in photonic solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) data centre infrastructure, has secured US$30 million in Series A funding. (US$1=RM4.42)

AKWEL Records 7.3 Pct Revenue Drop In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- AKWEL posted a consolidated revenue of 989.0 million euros for fiscal year 2024, marking a 7.3 per cent decrease from 1.0664 billion euros, the previous year. (1 euro = RM4.59)

Dr Lucy Gildea Appointed To Power Up Mary Kay’s Global Brand 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, Mary Kay Inc has appointed Dr Lucy Gildea as its Chief Brand and Scientific Officer to empower future growth.

Perodua Raises Capex To RM1.6 Bln In 2025, Focuses on Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is increasing its capital expenditure (capex) to RM1.6 billion this year, with the biggest chunk reserved for plant improvements, raising stamping capacity, new model development and tooling.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday on mild profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by SD Guthrie and Tenaga Nasional, analysts said.

Finalised SST Scope Of Expansion, Rate Review To Be Gazetted In 1Q 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The finalised sales and service tax (SST) scope of expansion and the review of the SST rates will be gazetted through subsidiary legislation in the first quarter (1Q) of 2025 after the engagement process is completed to allow sufficient preparation before enforcement of the changes.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar at opening trade as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) does not seem inclined to reduce rates in the near term, said an analyst.