Johor Plantations' 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM77.11 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd’s net profit rose to RM77.11 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) from RM68.28 million in the same period last year. 

Affordability, AI And Sustainability Set To Drive Consumer Spending In 2025 - NIQ

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading consumer intelligence company highlighted in its State of Tech & Durables (T&D) Report critical trends set to drive growth in the sector.

Malaysia To Launch Cross-border Re Auction For Singapore Via ENEGEM By Year-end — DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cross-border renewable energy auction for Singapore’s energy importer, under Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM), will begin by year-end, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Wiki Impact: Bursa's Top 20 Companies Donated RM381.81 Mln In 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The top 20 Bursa Malaysia companies donated RM381.81 million in cash in 2023, according to Wiki Impact’s “Bursa Top 20: Who’s The Most Charitable?” report.

RSPO Enhances Support For Smallholders To Drive Sustainable Palm Oil Production Forward

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Nov 13 (Bernama) – The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is emphasising capacity building to support smallholders in adopting sustainable practices for producing Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO).

Malaysia Ramps Up Infrastructure To Strengthen Global Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Continuous investment in infrastructure projects is helping Malaysia strengthen its position as a regional trade and investment hub while boosting global competitiveness.

Malaysia Charts Ambitious Path Towards Net-zero Emissions, Aims For Regional Leadership In Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, positioning itself as a responsible global player in the fight against climate change despite contributing just 0.8 per cent of global emissions.

PM Anwar Arrives In Peru For Official Visit, APEC Leaders Week

LIMA (Peru), Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The aircraft carrying Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim touched down at 11.15 pm local time on Tuesday, marking his official visit to the western South American country.

HLIB Expects Malaysia's 3Q GDP Growth To Moderate To 5.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) is expected to moderate to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by continued expansion across most sectors, particularly manufacturing and services, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB). 

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today despite the US Dollar Index’s (DXY) strengthening, which should accelerate demand for the greenback. 

Malaysia Seeks To Sustain Economic Growth With China, Focusing On SDGs 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to maintain its strong economic growth momentum while prioritising the sustainable development goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on climate change, renewable energy, and emerging technologies -- areas where China has demonstrated significant strength.

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.