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From Anas Abu Hassan
DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is not in “pressing need” to adopt nuclear power as Malaysia still sees much potential in solar power and the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) secured RM13.4 billion in realised investments for 2024, a 56 per cent growth from 2023’s RM8.6 billion.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is committed to the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) initiative, which is seen as a platform or gateway for investment in Southeast Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to remain resilient at 4.5 per cent in 2025 compared to 5.2 per cent in 2024, driven by strong export performance and sustained domestic demand, said OCBC senior ASEAN economist Lavanya Venkateswaran.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the fourth quarter (4Q) ended Dec 31, 2024, is expected to be weaker than that in 3Q 2024 due to a lower daily average trading value (DATV) for the securities market, according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc (Perma-Pipe), announced it has received a formal letter of award with value exceeding US$43 million for a development project located in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. (US$1=RM4.51)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a testament to Malaysia and Singapore’s shared vision of complementing each other’s strengths to drive economic progress, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that the clean hydrogen energy and decarbonisation collaboration project between Sarawak Economic Development Corporation Energy (SEDCE), Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) and a Japanese consortium could be facilitated by May this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) exemplifies Malaysia’s commitment to regional integration, particularly as the country assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s workforce needs to be strengthened to ensure they are future-ready, particularly in the artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy sectors, said Learning Edge founder Perthpal Singh.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc’s net income for the third quarter ended Oct 31, 2024 (Q3) increased to US$2.5 million from US$1.9 million in the same period last year, mainly driven by better project execution. (US$1=RM4.48)
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd (VentureTECH) and MTC Orec Sdn Bhd (MTC Orec) have formed strategic partnerships to accelerate the development of MTC Orec's biomethane plants, reinforcing both companies' commitment to sustainable growth and renewable energy innovation.
