Sweden-Malaysia Economic Ties Flourish, FDI Soars & Semiconductor Sector Emerges As Key Growth Area

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Economic ties between Sweden and Malaysia have flourished over the years, with Swedish foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia soaring to US$1.43 billion (US$1=RM4.37) to date from US$113 million in 2014.

Swedish Firms Supporting Malaysia’s Green Transition With Sustainable Investments

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram & Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) – Top Swedish firms that have been investing in Malaysia’s industrial development since the nation achieved its independence are lending their expertise in the country’s green economy transition by focusing on the sustainability agenda.

Petros To Allocate RM40 Bln For Capex Over The Next Five Years -- Chairman

KUCHING, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Petros, the Sarawak government-owned oil and gas company, is allocating about RM40 billion over the next five years for its capital expenditure (capex), according to its chairman, Tan Sri Hamid Bugo.

Johor Stands To Gain US$190 Mln Potential Investments From South Korean Firms

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Johor government has held meetings with several renowned South Korean companies, which can potentially bring strategic investments valued at US$190 million (US$1=RM4.38) into the state.

IGB Proposes RM5 Bln Medium-term Notes Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- IGB Bhd has proposed to establish a medium-term notes (MTN) programme of RM5 billion in nominal value.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Regional Jitters As US Election Uncertainty Weighs

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia mirrored regional jitters to end lower as the US election nears with polls indicating a closely contested race.

Takaful Ikhlas Named Takaful Solution Brand Of The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Takaful IKHLAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MNRB Holdings Bhd (MNRB) has been named the Takaful Solutions Brand of the Year at the BrandLaureate World Halal BestBrands Awards 2024.

watchTowr Redefines Approach On Attack Surface Management Via Orange Collaboration  

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Cybersecurity company, watchTowr has announced a partnership with Orange Business, a global network and digital integrator, to bring the watchTowr Platform onboard as a key external attack surface management (EASM) solution for strategic customers across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Bursa Malaysia 3Q Net Profit Rises 42 Pct To RM85.7 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd's net profit for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, increased by 41.9 per cent to RM85.74 million from RM60.41 million in the same period last year.

Bursa Slides At Noon Break On Sideways Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trade session in the red as investors hesitated to make their move ahead of the United States’ (US) presidential election next week and upcoming data that could influence the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.

World Halal Awards Put Malaysia On Firm Footing To Reap Global US$5 Trillion Market -- HDC

MELAKA, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Corporation Bhd’s (HDC) World Halal Excellence Awards 2023 (WHEA 2023), now in its 15th year, complements Malaysia’s halal industry ecosystem, and puts it in a strong position to reap the global halal market opportunities, estimated to reach US$5 trillion by 2030. 

Malaysia On Track To Become Third Largest Data Centre Hub In Asia - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to become the third-largest data centre market in Asia, after Japan and India with key sector beneficiaries being utilities, renewable energy (RE), property, and telecommunication, among others, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).