Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

NAMLIFA Urges BNM, MOF To Order Temporary Halt In Medical Premium Repricing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAMLIFA) has strongly urged Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to order a temporary halt in the medical premium repricing exercises.

Govt Ensures Balanced Development, Including In SG4 States - Ministry Of Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government is continuously striving to ensure balanced development is implemented across regions and states, including Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, which are collectively known as State Government 4 (SG4). 

Sime Darby Property To Build Additional Data Centres, With 20-year Lease Value Up To RM5.6 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd will be developing additional data centres at Elmina Business Park following the signing of a new build-and-lease agreement with Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd, with a 20-year lease value of up to RM5.6 billion. 

Transport Ministry Forms Committee To Review Maritime Law, Port Acts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry has formed the Malaysia Maritime Law Revision Committee (MLRC) to review and update the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 and the respective Port Acts to ensure they remain relevant and effective in the face of evolving industry practices, international standards, and maritime treaties, said its minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Ringgit-Ruble Transactions, Trade Agreement Can Strengthen Malaysia-Russia Economic Ties:

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) – There are untapped business opportunities that Malaysia can explore with Russian businesses, particularly amid concerns about rising tariffs, offering both countries a chance to grow trade volumes and strengthen economic ties.

Bayan Baru MP Calls On BNM To Review 'Excessive' Insurance Premium Hikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has been asked to investigate and review the “excessive” increase in insurance premiums.

Value Of Malaysian Business Ventures In Vietnam Exceeds US$13 Bln -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian business ventures in Vietnam have exceeded US$13 billion (US$1=RM4.47) in value, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia To Host WFE General Assembly And Annual Meeting On Nov 19-21

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd will host the 63rd World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) General Assembly and Annual Meeting from Nov 19-21, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysian-led Consortium Proposes RM18.4 Bln MAHB Buyout

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA) and its shareholders (consortium) today announced plans to launch a conditional voluntary takeover offer for all remaining shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) at RM11 per share, valuing the equity at RM18.4 billion.

Govt To Ensure Corridor Authorities' Role Do Not Overlap

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the economic corridor authorities (PBK) fulfil their role as outlined, without overlapping with the responsibilities of other agencies, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

APEC Growth Seen Moderating To 3.1 Pct In 2025 Amid Rising Debt, Geopolitical Risk

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Economic and geopolitical factors are slowing growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which consists of 21 member economies, according to the APEC Regional Trends Analysis report.