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KOTA BHARU, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has continued to strengthen Kelantan’s economic growth, realising investments totalling RM1.12 billion as of end-September 2025, with the manufacturing sector remaining the main driver of the state’s economy.
By Niam Seet Wei
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor tariffs, trade, investments, security and stability in the region are topics expected to be discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s visit here, according to US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Micronesia’s Marble Reinsurance Corporation (Marble Re), maintaining a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Eversendai Corporation Bhd unit Eversendai Offshore has commenced fabrication works for the LanWin2 project which it secured earlier from Dragados Offshore, Spain, along with BalWin3 and LanWin4 projects.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were lower in early trade on Thursday.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) will further accelerate Southeast Asia’s emergence as a self-reliant and unified growth engine able to stave off headwinds from economic superpower rivalry, an economist said.
By Niam Seet Wei
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Tariffs, rare earths and other critical minerals are expected to be among the key topics discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the 47th ASEAN Summit here, said economist Dr Goh Lim Thye.
KUCHING, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) has strengthened efforts to accelerate technology (tech) adoption and innovation funding for Sarawak-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups through its Road2Growth (R2G) Sarawak 2025 programme.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to complete its proof-of-concept for a domestic wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the end of this year.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today amid concerns over rising output.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd has won the Best of the Best award at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2025, recently held on Oct 1.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the sharp overnight decline in global gold prices as investors booked profits following recent gains.
