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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The export of palm-based oleochemicals from Malaysia to China has increased 1.4 times to 604,208 tonnes in 2023, worth over RM2.82 billion from 434,333 tonnes in 2014, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia is at a critical point in its green energy transition, energy storage is key to the transformation as it allows for effective management of renewable energy (RE) and supports the development of a sustainable, low-carbon future, said Citaglobal Bhd.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli is scheduled to deliver Malaysia’s national statement at the BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus Summit in Kazan, Russia, on Oct 24, 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) is set to reinforce its role within the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) ecosystem by providing financing to deserving Malaysian companies, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
KUALA LUMPUR Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Great Eastern Takaful Bhd (GETB) has achieved significant milestones, being named Best Takaful Solution Provider 2024 at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) and receiving the Initiative Award - Upcycling from the ESGBusiness Awards.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM20 million to revitalise idle private rubber plantations and RM60 million for latex production under the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) are significant steps forward in supporting the growth and sustainability of the rubber glove industry.
By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- For a utility company such as Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), a solid financial position, underpinned by a healthy balance sheet, low debt, and strong cash flow, enables it to allocate capital towards infrastructure upgrades, research and development, and operational improvements that benefit end consumers.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM421 billion under the MADANI Budget 2025 will set a strong foundation for revitalising the economy, driving positive change and ensuring the well-being of Malaysians, Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) president and chief executive officer Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 sets a solid foundation to achieve growth of between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, providing a strong framework for the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as 2025 marks the final year of the 12MP, said Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), Dassault Systèmes, and Feiran Technology have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at driving growth and innovation in Malaysia’s automotive sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank (Kenanga IB) sees Budget 2025 as modestly expansionary, with the government aiming to strike a balance between economic growth and fiscal consolidation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The top 10 winners of the Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP 2024) have joined the ranks of over 190 startups that have participated in the programme since its launch in 2018.
