Rubber Market Ends Lower On Regional Futures Downtrend, Drop In Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market continued to close lower on Tuesday, influenced by the downtrend in regional rubber futures markets and losses in benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Gemas-JB EDTP On Track For Completion In 3Q This Year - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The highly anticipated Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double-Track Rail Project (Gemas-JB EDTP) is on track for completion by the third quarter of this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

FBM KLCI Rebounds On Bargain Hunting In Line With Regional Peers, Wall Street

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from yesterday’s losses to close higher Tuesday, driven by bargain-hunting amidst the positive momentum on Wall Street overnight and most regional markets.

Data Sharing Bill 2024 To Strengthen Govt Collaboration, Enhance Data Governance

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Data Sharing Bill 2024 is critical as it would enable federal government agencies to share data and strengthen the governance structure within the data-sharing ecosystem.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Weaker Regional Performance, Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Monday following a downtrend in regional rubber futures markets and weaker benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Avis Predicts Surge In Corporate EV Leasing Demand

SHAH ALAM, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Avis Malaysia, a mobility solutions provider, projects a rise in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the corporate non-commercial leasing segment this year, driven by government-friendly policies.

Malaysian Cafe Owners To Rethink Pricing Strategies As Coffee Bean Prices Reach Record Highs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) – Malaysian cafe owners who import coffee beans and sell speciality coffees are now faced with the challenge of rethinking their pricing strategies as coffee bean prices hit record highs. 

Penang Eyes Stronger Economic Ties With Tamil Nadu Via Goto 11

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The Penang government is seeking to enhance economic, investment and business relations with India, particularly Tamil Nadu, through the 11th Global Organisation of Tamil Origin (GOTO) conference, which is being held for the first time outside the southern Indian state. 

Kenanga IB: Banking Sector Loan Growth Projected At 6.0 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking loan growth is projected at 6.0 per cent in 2025 amid uncertainties in foreign trade policies, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB). 

Nikkiso CE&IG Group Strengthens Leadership Team With Jeff Mumford’s Promotion 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (CE&IG), part of Nikkiso Co Ltd’s Industrial Business segment, has appointed Jeff Mumford as its new Executive Vice President of Operations and Manufacturing, effective Jan 2.

Bursa Malaysia Ends First Trading Day Of 2025 On Weak Note

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the first trading day on a subdued note due to profit-taking activities following the year-end rally in the early part of the week and in line with most regional markets. 

APEC Returns To South Korea After 20 Years, To Zero In On Innovation, Digitalisation, Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.