Revival Of Malaysia-EU Trade Deal An Important Step Forward, Says European Commission President

From D.Arul Rajoo

BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen called the relaunching of negotiations for a Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) an important step forward together.

SC Releases Guide For Assist Boards Drive Sustainability Reporting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has released ‘Navigating the Transition: A Guide for Boards’ (Board Guide), a simplified reference designed to help company boards adopt the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF). 

Anwar To Lead ASEAN’s Global Voice At WEF 2025

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 20 (Bernama) -- As the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to amplify the 10-member bloc’s collective voice on the global stage during his attendance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025 in Davos.

Ramssol Eyes Sales Of Up To 200,000 Used Motorcycles Through Rider Gate

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Ramssol Group Bhd is targeting to sell 100,000 to 200,000 used motorcycles this year through its digital platform, Rider Gate, developed by its subsidiary RAMS Autotech.

HLB Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.5 To 5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow at a moderate pace of 4.5 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2025, benefitting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) said.

MADANI Economy Framework Bearing Fruits, Malaysia To Launch Second Chip Design Park - PM Anwar  

From D. Arul Rajoo

LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the success of the MADANI Economy Framework, which was launched in 2023, during his lecture at the London School of Economics (LSE) today.

U Mobile To Roll Out 5G In 15-18 Months, IPO By End Of 2025 – Vincent Tan

KLANG, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s second 5G network operator, plans to roll out its second 5G network within the next 15 to 18 months, according to chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan.

CAAM-MAVCOM Merger Set For Second Half Of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is expected in the second half of this year, CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said.

Malaysia’s GDP Expected To Hit 5.1 Pct In 2024 Vs 3.6 Pct In 2023 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5.1 per cent compared to the 3.6 per cent growth recorded in 2023, supported by positive growth across all sectors, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Guangdong Retains China's Top Economy In 2024, GDP Exceeds 14 Trillion Chinese Yuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Guangdong is set to maintain its position as China’s top provincial economy in 2024, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to surpass 14 trillion Chinese yuan, according to the Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress report on Jan 15. (100 Chinese yuan = RM61.43)

UEM Lestra Secures Offtakers For 1GW Hybrid Solar Power Plant Under CRESS

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- UEM Lestra Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary and green industries arm of UEM Group Bhd, has secured offtakers for its National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) one-gigawatt (1GW) hybrid solar power plant project under the government’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme or CRESS. 

Technology, Renewable Energy Sectors To Define Malaysia's 2025 IPO Market -- Moomoo Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Several trends in the technology and renewable energy sectors are expected to define Malaysia’s initial public offering (IPO) market in 2025, said Moomoo Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Moomoo Malaysia).