Budget 2025: MPOB Calls On Govt To Assist Planters In Rejuvenating Unproductive Oil Palm Trees

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) hopes the government will assist planters in accelerating replanting activities to rejuvenate unproductive and ageing oil palm trees in Budget 2025, thus enhancing the sector’s productivity.

PIAM Appoints Chua Kim Soon As CEO Effective Oct 7

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has appointed Chua Kim Soon as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Julie Lean Gim Chong, effective Oct 7, 2024.

Indian Refiners' Palm Oil Purchase Cancellation To Be Short-lived -- Johari

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Indian refiners' decision to cancel approximately 100,000 metric tonnes of palm oil purchases in response to its government’s recent import tax hike is considered a temporary measure, said Malaysia’s Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today.

Trilliant's Analytics As A Service Empowers Utilities Worldwide To Leverage Collected Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Trilliant has introduced Analytics as a Service (AaaS), a new offering that enables utilities worldwide to further leverage data by providing deeper insights and understanding of that data at Enlit Asia 2024.

Malaysia's Average Rent Climbs 3.9 Pct in 2Q 2024 - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The average rent in Malaysia rose 3.9 per cent to RM1,995 in the second quarter (2Q 2024) compared to 1Q 2024, and 2.9 per cent from 2Q 2023, according to IQI Malaysia Home Rental Index report for 2Q 2024, released by Juwai IQI.

Ace-Market Debutant KHPT To Focus On Local Market Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant KHPT Holdings Bhd (KHPT) is prioritising the local market, buoyed by an optimistic industry outlook and the anticipated introduction of several new car models.

Malaysia Will Voice Its Views Without Fear Or Favour Despite Superpower Membership In BRICS

By Siti Radziah Hamzah and Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will continue to voice its views on global issues strongly and without fear or favour if and when it joins the BRICS group of emerging economies whose founding members include Russia and China.

MPOC Welcomes EU's Decision To Delay EUDR Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has commended the European Commission’s (EC) decision to delay the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) until Dec 30, 2025.

Nihon M&A Center Sets Up Fund Management Company To Drive ASEAN Expansion, Cross-border M&A

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Nihon M&A Center Holdings has established a subsidiary fund management company Asean to Global Capital (AtoG Capital) to support Japanese companies’ expansion into the Southeast Asian region.

Malaysia To Focus On Strengthening Economic Cooperation, Attracting Investments In ASEAN Summit

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will focus on strengthening economic cooperation in ASEAN and enhancing regional trade and investment at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits that will begin tomorrow in Laos.

MIBS 2024 To Unlock Expansion Opportunities For SMEs, Women Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The International Branding Exhibition (MIBS) 2024, scheduled for Nov 28-30, will focus on empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and women entrepreneurs, unlocking opportunities for business expansion.

Pestech Proposes Restricted Share Issuance To Dhaya Maju Worth RM160 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Pestech International Bhd (Pestech) has entered into a conditional subscription agreement with Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd (DMIA) for the proposed restricted issuance of the company's shares worth RM160 million.