12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community Meeting Starts Ahead Of 31st AEM Retreat

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The 12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community (WG-AEC) Meeting kickstarted today ahead of the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat, which is scheduled to take place on Feb 28.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To End At Intraday High On Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end at an intraday high today as bargain hunting emerged following a series of sell-offs, amid the upbeat regional market performance.

ESCAP: ASEAN Must Prioritise Sustainable Investment, Narrow Development Gaps Among Member States

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has emphasised the need for ASEAN to adopt sustainable and inclusive investment strategies as key drivers of economic resilience and growth.

Historic Launch Of Saudi Riyal Symbol Strengthens National Currency Identity

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has approved the Saudi riyal symbol, a historic move that will reinforce the Saudi currency's identity.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Tariff Concerns And Oil Price Decline

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Friday, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets amid rising concerns over the US trade tariff decision, said a dealer.

SeRenE, Megamas Resources Partner To Establish Semarak MIS JV

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Semarak Renewable Energy Sdn Bhd (SeRenE) has inked a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Megamas Resources, a Singapore-based marine and offshore services provider, to establish a new joint venture company, Semarak MIS Sdn Bhd. 

IATA Approves Malaysia Aviation Group To Certify Dangerous Goods Training

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Competency‐Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Center has accredited and approved Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) training arm MAB Academy to certify Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) courses.

Sunway Construction's FY2024 Net Profit Surges To RM186.9 Mln On Strong Project Progress

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd (SunCon) recorded a higher net profit of RM186.91 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), up from RM145.11 million a year ago.

Perlis Eyes Growth via Inland Port, Riding Penang’s E&E Wave

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Perlis is actively developing the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) and other maritime facilities to attract investors to the state while aiming to benefit from the economic spillover of strong investment inflows into Penang’s electrical and electronics  (E&E) sector.

300,000 SMEs Record RM867 Mln In Export Sales Through E-commerce For 2021-2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has coordinated efforts to develop the capabilities of approximately 300,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to successfully generate RM867 million in export sales through e-commerce platforms from 2021 to 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Cautious Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, dragged down by weakness in selected Petronas-related, telco and banking heavyweights, reflecting the cautious sentiment that continues to weigh on regional markets.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend, Supply Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Thursday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and persistent concerns over a natural rubber supply shortage, said a dealer.