Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

Consortium's MAHB Voluntary Offer Is New Long-Term Investment For EPF- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Allegations that the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) suffered losses from the sale of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shares are unfounded, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Transformation Efforts Of MAHB Expected To Bear Fruit - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  The transformation efforts of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) are expected to bear fruit, attracting more airlines and passengers and boosting the country's economic growth while providing returns to the government, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

OCBC Bank Launches First Premier Private Client Centre In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has officially launched its flagship OCBC Premier Private Client Centre to double its premier client base in the country within five years.

Malaysia Can Drive ASEAN-China Synergies In Achieving Asian Century - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) — Malaysia could drive ASEAN-China synergies to achieve the Asian Century, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Will Not Let Any Nation Dictate Its Policies – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- No nation should dictate Malaysia’s policies—be it on trade, investment, or foreign relations—said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.  

ASEAN Must Prioritise Regional Interests Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) – Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must prioritise the bloc’s collective over any members’ ties to any superpower or alternative grouping, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MITRA, Bursa Organise Shares Carnival To Increase Equity Holdings Of Indian Community

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA), in collaboration  with Bursa Malaysia Bhd, is organising the 2024/2025 Investment and Shares Carnival Programme as an initiative to increase the equity holdings among the Indian community through stock investment.

Thai PM: RCEP, Regional Integration Key To ASEAN Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored the shared priorities of deeper regional economic integration, strengthening supply chains and contributing to global economic development.

GDA To Compulsorily Acquire Remaining MAHB Shares At RM11 Apiece

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) --  Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA) has proposed to compulsorily acquire all of the Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shares from dissenting shareholders at RM11 per share.

Lack Of Investments And Cost Of Capital For Gas Development Weaken Energy Security - International Gas Union

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The lack of investments and raising the cost of capital for gas development will endanger energy security and weaken the industry's capability to provide affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to people at large, said International Gas Union (IGU) president Li Yalan (she).

Proton Begins Construction Of RM82 Mln EV Plant In Tanjung Malim

TANJUNG MALIM, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd has begun constructing a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant at its high-tech facility here today.