Etiqa Life Insurance Names Leong Su Yern As New CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Etiqa Life Insurance Bhd (ELIB) has announced the appointment of Leong Su Yern as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan 1, 2025.

EPIC Wins Major Contract From Petronas, Stays Committed To Developing O&G Business

KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC Bhd) through its subsidiary EPIC OG Sdn Bhd (EOGSB) has secured a five-year contract from Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd.

LYC Healthcare Targets Nasdaq Listing For Cayman Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- LYC Healthcare Bhd (LYC) has announced plans to list its subsidiary, LYC Healthcare (Cayman) Ltd (LYC Cayman), on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Bintulu Port Secures 12-month Extension To Operate Under Third Interim Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd (BPSB) has signed a third interim agreement (IA) with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Bintulu Port Authority (BPA) to extend its operation of Bintulu Port for an additional 12 months.

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

Deadliest December For Global Aviation, A Somber End To 2024

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) — Several airlines encountered devastating challenges, transforming the end of the year into a tragic chapter for aviation worldwide, resulting in a somber and deadly December for many, marking a stark contrast to hopes for a prosperous conclusion to the year.

Malaysia-Peru Explore Joint Ventures In Halal Food And Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s expertise in halal food products combined with Peru’s premium agricultural raw material inputs, such as quinoa, chia seeds, and cashew nuts, offers immense potential for joint ventures (JVs) between the two nations.

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

TT Vision's Unit Secures Contract Worth Approximately RM8.74 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- TT Vision Holdings Bhd’s (TTVHB) wholly-owned subsidiary, TT Vision Technologies Sdn Bhd (TT Vision) has accepted a purchase order for its machine vision equipment from a major customer, for a contract value of US$1.95 million or approximately RM8.74 million.

TM One Partners Melaka Local Council, Syarikat Air Melaka To Aid Digital Transformation

MELAKA, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd's (TM) enterprise and government sector solutions arm TM One has collaborated with the Alor Gajah Municipal Council (MPAG) and Syarikat Air Melaka Bhd (SAMB) to offer digital solutions for digital transformation.

Rubber Market Follows Regional Futures Market Uptrend

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed positive on Monday, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, following expectations of improved Chinese economic data from additional stimulus, a dealer said.

Petronas Conducts Review On Productivity To Streamline Operations, Eliminate Inefficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is conducting a comprehensive review of its productivity to streamline its working methods, eliminate inefficiencies, and focus on undertakings that can deliver measurable value.