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From Nurul Hanis Izmir
KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia needs to be more bold and aggressive in strengthening economic relations with Russia and other countries that have the potential to benefit the nation, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
From Nurul Hanis Izmir
KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) -- Russia has agreed to guarantee long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- National reinsurer Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re) and China Reinsurance Life Insurance Company Ltd (China Re Life) have signed a landmark reinsurance treaty to support the first dedicated reinsurance framework for cancer precision medicine (CPM) treatment coverage in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “seriously” explore using local currencies with trading partners to mitigate volatile foreign exchange risks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is opening significant growth opportunities for Penang’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those supporting the semiconductor value chain, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- RT Pastry Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) shares made available to the Malaysian public have been oversubscribed by 59.96 times ahead of its scheduled listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on June 29.
BATU KAWAN, June 18 (Bernama) – Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Winner Sky Technology Sdn Bhd has opened its new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory and reinforcing its long-term commitment to Malaysia as a base for high-value electronics manufacturing.
From Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would need to establish a robust legal and regulatory framework, as well as develop a skilled workforce, before nuclear power can become a realistic option in the country's long-term energy mix, according to World Nuclear Association (WNA) Director General Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon.
GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) has approved RM5 billion in financing as of May 31, benefiting 185,000 entrepreneurs nationwide, said its minister, Steven Sim Chee Keong.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia has enhanced its Privilege Banking offering with expanded wealth advisory services, personalised client support and lifestyle benefits as it targets to double its affluent customer base by 2028.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- WCT Holdings Bhd has secured a sub-contract worth 479 million United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) or RM528.99 million for the construction of a commercial and residential development in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as a hawkish outlook by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) boosted the US dollar and weighed on demand for the precious metal.
