Joint ASEAN SOM-SEOM Strengthens Regional Political Security, Economic Pillars

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Joint Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) and Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting (SEOM) provide an opportunity for the region to strengthen coordination between political security and economic pillars.

Perak Transit Unaware Of Any Development Behind Sharp Share Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Perak Transit Bhd said it is unaware of any corporate development related to its business or operations following a sharp 47.2 per cent drop in its share price to 34 sen yesterday -- the lowest level in more than three years.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower But Gains Momentum Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower in early trading today but rose slightly thereafter, led by buying interest, mainly in the plantation and construction counters.

SPX Express Launches Bukit Raja Selatan Sorting Centre

SHAH ALAM, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today officiated the opening of the SPX Express (SPX) Bukit Raja Selatan (BRS) Sorting Centre in Shah Alam.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher, Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher but retreated thereafter despite the positive overnight performance on Wall Street as investors assessed that there was little progress towards de-escalating the trade war and concerns about the United States (US) government shutdown.

Sarawak's Rubber Industry Transformation Opens New Chapter In State's Commodity Sector

SIBU, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The transformation of Sarawak's rubber industry through community and corporate collaboration will open a new chapter in strengthening the state's commodity sector, said Sarawak's Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom.

PERDA's Expert 2025 Hits RM2 Mln aim, Boosts Digital Transformation Of Entrepreneurs

TASEK GELUGOR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The PERDA Expo (Expert) held at Midtown Perda Kubang Menerong here, since last Thursday, has successfully exceeded the target of securing RM2 million in sales and contracts, in addition to attracting more than 75,000 visitors. 

Aligning Energy And Climate Policies Drives ASEAN’s Progress Toward Energy Transition

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Addressing energy and climate policies together creates a powerful momentum for ASEAN as the region progresses towards energy transition, an expert said.

Bursa Opens Higher Despite Cautious Market Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, supported by buying in selected heavyweights despite cautious sentiment following Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance.

Anwar Commends ASEAN’s Efforts To Attract Major Institutions For APG

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lauded ASEAN’s efforts to draw the interest of major institutions to ensure the success of the ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative (APGF).

AirAsia X Sets Sights On More Central Asian Destinations

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

TASHKENT, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd is eyeing expansion into more Central Asian countries following the encouraging response to its newly launched route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Regional Gains, Cautious Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, lifted by regional gains and cautious sentiment after Wall Street ended mixed overnight, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 advancing while the Dow edged lower.