PM Anwar Highlights Vast Potential Of Africa-ASEAN Trade

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the vast potential of linking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with the ASEAN market during his meeting with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, at his headquarters in Addis Ababa.

Affin Bank Posts RM144.99 Mln Net Profit For 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) slid to RM144.99 million from RM145.82 million a year ago.

Malaysia Targets Revival Of Direct Flights To South Africa To Boost Tourism Ahead Of VMY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to discuss the potential of the tourism sector between the two countries, including the possibility of reviving direct flights.

PM Anwar To Highlight ASEAN Perspective At G20, Share Insights On Global Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to share ASEAN’s experiences and perspectives in addressing global uncertainty at the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in South Africa on Saturday (Nov 22).

Malaysia, Ethiopia To Tap Into Each Other’s Strengths

From Saraswathi Muniappan

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Ethiopia have announced that no stone will be left unturned in tapping into each other’s strengths, especially in trade and investment, bilateral ties, and leveraging multilateral platforms.

Nestcon, Wawasan Dengkil In JV To Develop 70MW Large-scale Solar Plant

KUALA LUMPUR,  Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Nestcon Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Nestcon Infra Sdn Bhd (NISB), has entered into a shareholders agreement with Wawasan Dengkil Sdn Bhd (WDSB) and WDSolar Sdn Bhd (JV Co) to co-invest in JV Co and developing a 70-megawatt (MW) large-scale photovoltaic (PV) plant in Kedah.

Orkim Seeks To Raise RM92 Mln Ahead Of Main Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Orkim Bhd, a marine transportation company, aims to raise RM92 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on Dec 9, 2025.

Busch Vacuum Solutions Drives Supersonic Research At German Aerospace Center

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Busch Vacuum Solutions is powering Europe’s largest tube wind tunnel at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), providing the COBRA NX screw vacuum pump essential for supersonic research.

Aquarium Operator Aquawalk Makes ACE Market Debut Down One Sen From IPO Price

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Aquawalk Group Bhd opened at 30 sen in its ACE Market debut on Bursa Malaysia today, one sen below its initial public offering (IPO) price of 31 sen, with 26.49 million shares traded.

PM Anwar Leaves For Ethiopia As First-leg Of Three-country Visit To Africa

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today departed for Ethiopia for the first leg of a three-country visit to Africa, beginning with a three-day official stop in Addis Ababa until Nov 20 at the invitation of his counterpart, Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali. 

Africa’s Rapid Growth A Hedge For Malaysia Against Geopolitical Uncertainties -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The African continent’s rapid economic growth presents export opportunities for Malaysia to reduce reliance on traditional partners and possibly hedge itself against geopolitical uncertainties, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.

PMW International To Fast-track Sarawak Expansion After Ace Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 – PMW International Bhd is set to accelerate its expansion plans in Sarawak following its ACE Market listing, driven by the group’s confidence in strengthening its manufacturing and infrastructure capabilities.