Petronas Dagangan Share Price Surges On Strong 3q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd's shares climbed nearly five per cent following a strong surge in net profit announced yesterday.

MPIC Confident About Hitting Timber Industry Export Target Of RM28 Bln By 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPIC) is confident of achieving its target of RM28 billion in export value for timber and timber products by 2025, as outlined under the National Agricommodity Policy 2030.

Petronas Dagangan's 3Q Net Profit Almost Doubles On Strong Margins

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PetDag) almost doubled its net profit in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q24) to RM335.13 million against RM184.72 million in the same period of 2023, thanks to strong margins negated by elevated operating expenditure in line with increased activities.

Growing Demand For Private Health Insurance In ASEAN - Malaysian Re

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).

Malaysia's Cocoa Export Revenue Exceeds RM8 Bln As Of August 2024 - Chan

KAJANG, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cocoa industry have registered a total export revenue of RM8.87 billion as of August 2024, representing 98 per cent of the RM9 billion target for the year, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

SIMPPLE Deploys 89 Autonomous Cleaning Robots Across Singapore's MRT Stations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- SIMPPLE Ltd, a technology provider and innovator in the facilities management sector, through its subsidiary, has completed the sale and deployment of 89 autonomous cleaning robots across Singapore, marking the largest robotic fleet in the land transport sector with rail operator SMRT Trains.

Labuan Entrepreneurs Shine At Labuan Connect! 2024

LABUAN, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The entrepreneurial spirit in Labuan is flourishing as local food businesses continue to dominate, thanks to support from the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI).

Google, Microsoft Applaud Malaysia’s Approach To Building AI Infrastructure, Roadmap

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Google has applauded Malaysia’s approach to building artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, with the technology giant investing US$2 billion in the country.

CPO Futures Set To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, driven by potential bargain-buying activity after the recent selldown, a dealer said.

Rubber Market To Edge Upward Amid Northeast Monsoon Impact - Expert

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias due to the Northeast Monsoon, which can last for several months, said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures Ends Lower Amid Concern Over Weaker Export Demand

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday amid concern over weakening export demand, a dealer said.

Gold Futures End Higher, Tracking US Comex Gold Market

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its uptrend on Friday, tracking the steady gains in the US COMEX gold market, analysts said.