FM Global Logistics Unit Partners With Three Companies To Deepen ESG Commitment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- FM Global Logistics Holdings Bhd via its wholly-owned unit FM Global Logistics Sdn Bhd has partnered with three companies, Scania Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Solarvest Energy Sdn Bhd, and JAC Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd, to deepen its commitment to the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda.

EcoWorld Malaysia Acquires Remaining 40 Pct Stake In PPSB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia) has acquired the remaining 40 per cent stake in Paragon Pinnacle Sdn Bhd (PPSB) from Employees Provident Fund (EPF) subsidiary, Tanjung Wibawa Sdn Bhd (TWSB), for RM184.08 million.

SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 To Attract Over 10,000 Visitors, Generating RM300 Mln In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors and more than 300 local and international exhibitors primarily from ASEAN member states and trade partners, generating more than RM300 million in sales.

MITRA, Bursa Organise Shares Carnival To Increase Equity Holdings Of Indian Community

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA), in collaboration  with Bursa Malaysia Bhd, is organising the 2024/2025 Investment and Shares Carnival Programme as an initiative to increase the equity holdings among the Indian community through stock investment.

Binastra Bags RM250.37 Mln Data Centre Construction Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corp Bhd’s (Binastra) wholly-owned subsidiary Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd has bagged a RM250.37 million data centre construction project in Cyberjaya, Selangor from MYT DC3 Sdn Bhd.

Pantech Global Not Expected To Be Affected By US Tariffs On Steel, Aluminium

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Pantech Global Bhd is not expected to be affected by US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports.

Labour Demand Up 70.4 Pct, Unemployment Rate Down 3.3 Pct In 2024 - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in 2024 increased to 70.4 per cent compared to 70 per cent the previous year, according to Labour Force Statistics, Malaysia, December and fourth quarter 2024.

Malaysia's Construction Work Done Value Up 20.2 Pct In 2024 At RM158.8 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The value of construction work done in Malaysia in 2024 grew by 20.2 per cent to RM158.8 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

LuMIC: A 25-year Vision To Boost Perak’s Economy, Strengthen Malaysia’s Port Sector

LUMUT, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LuMIC), designed for development over 25 years, is seen not only as a catalyst for the long-term economic growth of Perak but also as a complement to the country’s port sector.

Malaysia's IPI Up 4.6 Pct In Dec 2024 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in December 2024, driven by expansion across all sectors, according to the Department of Statistics (DOSM).

PKNPk, Gamuda In Pact To Address Critical Water Shortages In Northern Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNPk) and Gamuda Bhd have signed an exclusive arrangement with the intent to develop an infrastructure to address critical water shortages in Northern Perak.

Subsidies, Logistics Key To Stabilising Coconut Prices During Thaipusam, Says KLSICCI President

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Ensuring stable prices for essential food items like coconuts during festive seasons requires continuing support through both subsidies and logistical measures, says Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) president Nivaas Ragavan.