MAHB: PAC Must Use Proper Channels To Seek Explanation, Clarification - Loke 

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke today emphasised that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is required to adhere to proper channels when seeking any explanations from his Ministry, including on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) share sales.

Command Alkon Unveils Next-generation Platform For APAC Market 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Command Alkon, a software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, has introduced its next-generation platform, Command Cloud, to the Asia Pacific (APAC) market.

Lower EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers Reduces Overall Wage Expenditure

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to set the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers at two per cent — lower than the initially proposed 12 per cent — helps employers reduce overall wage expenditure.

Uni-Fuels Secures Additional US$1.26 Mln To Fuel Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels) has announced that its underwriter has fully exercised its over-allotment option, purchasing an additional 315,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at US$4.00 per share. (US$1=RM 4.42)

Malaysia, Uzbekistan Eye Joint Industrial Zone In Uzbekistan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Uzbekistan see promising prospects to jointly establish an industrial zone in Uzbekistan.

China's DeepSeek, AI Advancements Could Boost Data Centre Demand -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The emergence of new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, such as China’s DeepSeek, could help increase demand for data centres in the country, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Petronas Clarifies SSGP Decommissioning Affects Only Sections In Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has clarified that the decommissioning of the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) will only affect the section that runs through Lawas, Limbang, Miri and Bintulu in Sarawak. 

F&N's Net Profit For 1Q 2025 Slips To RM169.018 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (1Q 2025) slipped to RM169.018 million from RM170.737 million recorded in 1Q 2024.

Govt’s Two Pct Contribution For Foreign Workers Balances Welfare And Business -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The government's proposal to implement a mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate of two per cent for foreign workers from the initially proposed 12 per cent reflects an effort to balance worker welfare and business sustainability, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Salcon Partners TNB For 7MW Solar Energy Project In Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Salcon Bhd’s indirect unit Mentari Kamuning Sdn Bhd (MKSB) has signed a new enhanced dispatch agreement (NEDA) connection agreement with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).  

Zycus To Transform Procurement Industry With Groundbreaking Platform Launch 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Zycus, the global leader in procurement technology, is set to transform the procurement industry with the launch of its groundbreaking Merlin Agentic AI Platform on Feb 11.

Hindustan Zinc Clocks Q3 With Highest Ever Revenue, Profit And Metal Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- India-based Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), the integrated zinc and silver producer, has recorded its highest-ever nine months mined and refined metal production at 784 karat (kt) and 783 kt, respectively.