Global Participation In Smart Nation Expo 2024 Shows Confidence In Malaysia - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The participation of various brands and countries at the Smart Nation Expo 2024 reflects their confidence in Malaysia as a major digital investment centre, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Hibiscus Petroleum Posts Lower 1Q Net Profit Of RM75.60 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter (1Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, slipped to RM75.60 million from RM154.30 million posted in the same quarter last year. 

COP29: TNB Committed To Driving Malaysia's Energy Transition Goals

From Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

BAKU (Azerbaijan), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is committed to supporting Malaysia’s energy transition goals under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Fed Rate Caution

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s mixed overnight performance, as sentiment remained cautious over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate trajectory.  

US-China Trade War Can Boost Malaysia's Chances To Be Multinational Investment Destination - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The new leadership change in the United States (US) is expected to affect the global trade landscape, particularly in trade relations between the United States and China.

Govt Provides Incentives For EV Charging Infrastructure Development - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to provide incentives for the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, even though these incentives were not specifically mentioned in Budget 2025.

UEM Sunrise Gets Nod For Mixed-used Residential Project In Perth

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- UEM Sunrise Bhd has secured development approval from Development WA, the Western Australian state government’s central land and development agency, for its Subiaco East mixed-use residential project in Perth.

PM Anwar To Partake In G20 Related Events, Bilaterals

From M. Saraswathi

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the G20 related events such as the launch of "Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty", which aims to eradicate poverty and global hunger.

PM’s Call For Equitable Trade, Deeper Trade Ties Vital For APEC, ASEAN To Navigate Global Uncertainties - ISIS Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for a shift towards ‘equitable and humane trade’ and the deepening of trade ties at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Lima, Peru, are critical strategies to navigate challenges facing multilateralism and trade globalisation.

MITI To Unveil Report On China’s Iron And Steel Overcapacity Impact - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), will soon release the findings of a report examining the impact of excess capacity from China, particularly in the iron and steel sector.

RM11 MAHB Privatisation Offer Provides Immediate Gains For Investors – CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The offer to privatise Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) at RM11 per share provides an opportunity for investors to realise immediate gains, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia's Economic Growth To Remain Modest Amid External Challenges - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).