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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The trend of declining fiscal deficit reflects the government's commitment to reducing the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, ensuring it stays below 60 per cent in the medium term, as stipulated by the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).
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By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock
BANGKOK, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday with the High Conservation Value Network (HCVN) to enhance efforts in safeguarding high conservation values (HCVs) and high carbon stock (HCS) forests integral to sustainable palm oil production.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment income rose by RM5 billion to RM19.67 billion in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, from RM14.67 billion in 3Q 2023.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's key index was higher in early trade today, tracking Wall Street which closed on a strong note with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) hitting a record high of 44,000 last Friday as stocks stayed firmly bullish, said an analyst.
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By Zairina Zainudin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 reflects a commitment not only to global climate targets but also to sustainable development and economic resilience.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- AKWEL has reported a consolidated revenue of 757.7 million euros, down 5.2 per cent over the first nine months of this year, compared to same period last year. (1 euro = RM4.73)
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KOTA BHARU, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Standard Energy Asia (SEA) Sdn Bhd and Perbadanan Menteri Besar Kelantan (PMBK) have announced a strategic partnership to develop a state-of-the-art biofuel production facility near Tok Bali Port, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened at the 4.38 level against the US dollar on Friday after the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) during its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting last night.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its downward momentum against the US dollar on Thursday, albeit marginally, weighed by a decline in Malaysia's international reserves, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Greenery Inc announced it will bring its innovative solutions for low-carbon agriculture to the 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29), at Azerbaijan from Nov 11 to 13.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Amid ongoing economic challenges, Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will maintain a cautious stance through 2025, likely holding the overnight policy rate (OPR) steady at 3.00 per cent for the year.