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                By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- It is the perfect time to introduce used cooking oil (UCO) futures in light of the growing emphasis on sustainability in the palm oil industry, according to an industry expert.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                DUBAI, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is making a significant impact at the Expand North Star 2024 (ENS 2024) event in Dubai with a 120-square-foot pavilion featuring 15 local technology companies. 
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- With Budget 2025 set to be announced this Friday, SME Bank Bhd is calling for strategic measures to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on sustainability, financial resilience, and digital transformation.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Direct Selling Association Malaysia (DSAM) has urged the government to allocate funds to tighten regulations, increase enforcement and continuously educate ethical e-commerce practices in Budget 2025.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd today launched its Sustainable Vendor Financing Programme (SVFP) to support Malaysia's oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector in its decarbonisation and energy transition efforts, offering financing of up to RM1 billion.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                IPOH, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- HOME (House of Mind Excellence) Mathematics Therapy (HOME) is targeting to open 500 branches across Malaysia and Indonesia by next year.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                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).
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                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.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                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.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                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.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst.