RSPO, HCVN Sign MoU To Strengthen Ecosystem Protection In Palm Oil Industry

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.

EPF Reports RM19.67 Bln Investment Income In 3Q

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.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street

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. 

Malaysia's Journey To Net-Zero Emissions: TNB Leads The Charge

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.

AKWEL Posts Noticeable Drop In Third Quarter Revenue

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)

SEA Partners With PMBK To Develop Biofuel Facility In Kelantan

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.

Ringgit Opens Higher Versus US Dollar Following Fed Rate Cut

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.

Ringgit Marginally Lower Against US Dollar At The Close

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. 

Greenery To Showcase Climate-friendly Solutions At COP29

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.

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 3.0 Pct In 2025 - Banks

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. 

BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.

Shell Malaysia, Progressture Power in Deal To Set Up Solar Roofs At 600 Stations Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Shell Malaysia Ltd and Progressture Power Sdn Bhd have partnered to install up to 20 megawatt peak (MWp) of solar capacity on the roofs of over 600 retail stations nationwide.