Ringgit Among Top Global Currencies, Soars To 4.12 Vs Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit soared to 4.12 against the US dollar on Friday, emerging as one of the top-performing currencies globally.

Labuan To Embrace Vertical Farming To Boost Agro Sector, Food Security - KPKM

LABUAN, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is calling for Labuan to adopt vertical farming as a strategy to bolster its agricultural sector and address the ongoing food supply shortage. 

Sarawak Will Not Interfere In Affin Bank Operations - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The state government will not interfere in the business operations of Affin Bank, despite becoming its largest shareholder, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.  

Sarawak Becomes Largest Shareholder In Affin Bank With 31.25 Pct Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, SG Assetfin Holdings Sdn Bhd, has finalised the share purchase agreement (SPA) of Affin Bank shares from Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) and Boustead Holdings Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking Amid Mixed Regional Performance 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia saw another pullback at the close on Friday, largely due to profit-taking in selected heavyweight counters amid a mixed regional performance, said an analyst. 

TikTok Shop Records 2.2 Times Sales Growth In 1H 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- TikTok Shop saw a 2.2 times growth in sales, a 1.8 times increase in sellers, and a 1.8 times rise in affiliate creators year-over-year in the first half (1H) of 2024.

MGA Urges Energy Sector To Embrace The Power Of Diverse Perspectives For Future Workforce

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) has called on the energy sector to embrace the power of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workforce. 

China, Japan, Korea To Channel Technical Expertise To ASEAN For Development Of RE - Fadillah

From Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

VIENTIANE (LAOS), Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Japan, South Korea and China have agreed to channel technical expertise to ASEAN to empower the development of the renewable energy (RE) and clean energy sector.

No Decision Yet On Labuan Integrated Port Proposal - Deputy Minister

LABUAN, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has not yet reached a decision regarding the proposed Labuan Integrated Port, intended to replace the over 50-year-old Labuan Liberty Wharf.

Petronas, Mitsubishi Sign New Agreements For LNG Delivery

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed new agreements to further leverage Petronas’ capabilities in delivering liquefied natural gas (LNG) to international markets, primarily targeting customers in Japan.

Former Angry Bird Developer Wants To Boost Malaysia's Education And Entertainment Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Former developer of Angry Birds online gaming franchise Peter Vesterbacka sees potential in the education and entertainment industries in Malaysia.

Improve Infrastructure, Ecosystem To Reduce Port Congestion - Anwar

KLANG, Sept 27  (Bernama) – The infrastructure and ecosystem at the port need to be continuously streamlined and improved to reduce the issue of congestion at the country’s ports, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.