RM10.78 Bln Withdrawn From EPF Account 3 As At Sept 30 - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- A total of RM10.78 billion has been withdrawn from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Account 3 (Flexible Account) by members below 55, stated the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

A Humble Business Giant: Remembering Ananda Krishnan Through The Eyes of A Friend

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

PETALING JAYA, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- In a world where the success of business tycoons is often accompanied by fame, grandeur, and publicity, one individual stands out for shunning the limelight despite being among Malaysia’s richest men – Ananda Krishnan.

Asia Digital Engineering Well-placed To Seek Listing Due To Strong Earnings, Strategic Growth

SEPANG, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE) is set to chalk up significantly higher revenue next year, which will position it well financially to seek listing sooner rather than later.

Malaysia Ready To Assist Timor-Leste In Developing Halal Industry For Global Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has expressed its readiness to assist Timor-Leste in developing its halal industry, helping the country tap into the global halal market, valued at over US$3 trillion (US$1=RM4.4400).

OFS-SIDREC Merger Is In Final Process Of Completion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Ombudsman for Financial Services (OFS) and Securities Industry Dispute Resolution Centre (SIDREC) are in the final process of merger completion towards the full operation of the Financial Markets Ombudsman Service (FMOS) by 2025, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Malaysia's November Manufacturing PMI Eases To 49.2

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 49.2 in November this year from 49.5 in October, signalling a marginal moderation in the sector.

Global Shipping Costs To Remain High Amid Tariff Threats, Red Sea Challenges

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Global shipping costs are expected to remain high next year, with freight rates likely to continue rising due to ongoing challenges in the shipping industry, including US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the situation in the Red Sea.

Gold Futures To Hover In Narrow Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to hover within a narrow range next week within its current price, said SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.

Remembering Ananda Krishnan

By Azman Ujang

 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Billionaire tycoon T. Ananda Krishnan, who died yesterday at age 86, hardly gave exclusive media interviews, if any, earning him the reputation of a reclusive among Malaysia's richest men.

Malaysia Needs More Than Policies For Green Port Transformation -- Port Klang Authority

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The greening of Malaysia’s port sector needs more than policies for green port and sustainable practice transformation, said Port Klang Authority (PKA) general manager Captain Subramaniam Karuppiah.

Wasco Records Net Profit Of RM25.02 Mln In 3q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Wasco Bhd recorded a net profit of RM25.02 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared with RM27.41 million posted in the same quarter last year.

BNM Urges Insurers, Takaful Operators To Review Repricing Strategies For More Reasonable Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has required insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) to review their current repricing strategies for more reasonable implementation.