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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.7 in February 2025, the highest reading since last August, S&P Global said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) 6.30 per cent dividend payout for 2024 for the Shariah account, involving a total distribution of RM10.19 billion, is proof that Shariah-compliant investments have strong potential in generating returns, according to an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to trade within a narrow range as investors evaluate key economic developments, according to an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- MBSB Group has launched its Commercial Banking Centre at the head office of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) here, further strengthening its commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies, particularly those expanding into international markets.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will host the second international edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Shanghai, China.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Coffee Star, an automated coffee kiosk provider, via its parent company Fario Holdings Sdn Bhd, has signed a strategic partnership deal with Belgium’s Puro Coffee and Saudi Arabia’s Alkeyf Ibtikar to establish a joint venture and tap growing demand in the Middle East country.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), in collaboration with Sipchem, has secured a feedstock allocation from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy to support a joint feasibility study for a world-scale mixed-feed cracker complex combined with a diversified derivative portfolio.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Turing, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven water management solutions, has successfully raised US$14 million in a funding round led by Safar Partners. (US$1=RM4.42)
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Holdings Inc has launched a new key visual titled "Anything to Anywhere" to showcase the strengths of the NX Group in global logistics.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- iHerb, one of the world's leading online retailers for health and wellness products, celebrated a groundbreaking 2024, with net sales surpassing US$2.4 billion, marking a historic peak for the company. (US$1=RM4.40)
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The progress in replanting oil palm trees is still lagging, with Malaysia managing to replant 114,000 hectares, or 2.0 per cent of its total planted area in 2024, down from 132,000 hectares (2.3 per cent) in 2023.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications, highlights key insights into customer preferences for communication with businesses, emphasising the rising influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing customer interactions in its Global Customer Engagement Report 2025.