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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and systematic approach to re-organise smallholder rubber farmers into a federation, coupled with replanting of higher-yielding rubber tree varieties, will be critical for Malaysia to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- Halal digital technology provider Serunai Commerce Sdn Bhd has teamed up with Jordan to enhance the country’s halal ecosystem under the reverse linkage modality of the Islamic Development Bank (Islamic DB).
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously next week, moving between RM4.41 and RM4.44 against the US dollar, amid rising concerns over US tariff policies.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- Rubber market prices are expected to be trading at equilibrium next week, with supply and demand dynamics offsetting each other due to the incessant rains in rubber-producing countries and the long Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays, said industry expert Denis Low.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd has completed its acquisition of ZEC Solar Sdn Bhd and TJZ Suria Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Maybank has reiterated its commitment to assist individuals and small and medium enterprise (SME) customers affected by the recent heavy rainfall and floods in Sarawak and Sabah through its Flood Relief Assistance programme.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed slightly higher on Friday, taking the cue from steady benchmark crude oil prices and concerns over natural rubber supply shortages due to wet weather in major producing countries, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, will facilitate Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN Economic Agreements, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Weststar-GAP Aviation LDA, a joint venture between Timor GAP-Timor Gas Petroleo, EP, and Weststar Aviation Timor, Unipessoal, LDA, has secured a helicopter transportation services contract with an Australian energy company Santos NA (19-12) Pty Ltd worth US$40 million or RM175.6 million.
IPOH, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate transactions value hit RM217.46 billion in 2024, far exceeding the initial target of RM100 billion set at the beginning of the year, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The partnership between Weststar GAP Ltd and globally recognised oil and gas leader Santos Australia is a testament to the strong potential for enhanced trade and business ties between Malaysia, Timor-Leste and Australia, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Global air passenger demand reached a record high in 2024, with total traffic rising 10.4 per cent compared to the previous year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
