EPF Buys MAHB Shares At RM11 To Ensure Higher Relisting Price – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) move to buy Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) shares at RM11 per unit is aimed at positioning the company for a future relisting at a higher valuation.

ES Sunlogy Aims To Grow Solar Energy Portfolio Via Participation In RE Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- ES Sunlogy Bhd aims to expand its portfolio in the solar energy sector via participation in renewable energy (RE) initiatives such as the large-scale solar 5 programme (LSS5), LSS5+ and the corporate green power programme.

ASEAN Committed To Strengthening WTO - Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is committed to contributing constructively to further strengthen the World Trade Organisation (WTO), including through engagement with other members and various stakeholders at any available platform.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend, opening lower on Thursday as investor sentiment remained cautious over US tariff concerns, despite Wall Street’s positive performance overnight.

Gold Futures Climb Amid Rising Uncertainty After Trump’s Tariff Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose further on Wednesday due to increasing uncertainty following Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement.

Ringgit Holds Steady To End Higher vs US Dollar Ahead Of Fed Minutes

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher on Wednesday against a muted US dollar ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) January policy meeting minutes.

GDP Growth Across Asia-pacific Region Expected To Slow To 3.7 Pct This Year -- Moody's Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gross domestic product (GDP) growth across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to slow to 3.7 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 3.9 per cent in 2024 on trade tensions, policy shifts and uneven recoveries.

PETRA Committed To Exploring Methods To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Electricity Generation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is committed to ensuring that Malaysia continues to explore methods to reduce carbon emissions in electricity generation.

VentureOne Integrates GPS-Less Navigation, Secure Flight Control Technologies Into UAV

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi’s VentureOne has integrated two advanced autonomous flight technologies—Perceptra and Saluki—into ADASI’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, as announced at IDEX 2025, the Middle East’s largest defence exhibition.

Malaysia's Architectural Services Should Emerge As Strong Contributor To total Services Trade -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s architecture and professional design services should emerge as a strong contributor to the country’s total services trade due to their seamless blend of modern functionality and deep cultural heritage.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade amid a higher US Dollar Index (DXY) coupled with gains in US Treasury bonds, said an analyst.

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.