Maybank Continues To Look For Growth Opportunities, Revises Loan, Nim Expectations - President/GCEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) continues to pursue growth opportunities across segments despite soft market conditions, said president and group chief executive officer (GCEO) Datuk Seri Khairussaleh Ramli. 

HBKU To Host Global AI Ethics Conference In Doha This September

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will host a landmark conference on artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, themed “The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions”, from Sept 28 to 29, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha.

13MP: High-value Manufacturing Vital To Maintain Malaysia's Position As Top Glove Exporter -- Margma

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s global leadership in rubber glove exports during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period hinges on a sustained emphasis on high-value manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability and labour market reforms.

Khazanah's Role In Venture Capital Ecosystem Remains Vital, Fund Should Widen Focus On Higher Economic Multipliers Like Agri-Food Business

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd still has an effective role to play in the venture capital ecosystem, especially in promoting entrepreneurship and fuelling future economic growth engines, despite recent setbacks such as the losses incurred from its investment in FashionValet Sdn Bhd.

Focus On Key Areas To Future-Proof ASEAN Blue Economy -- Maritime Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- To future-proof the ASEAN Blue Economy, the regional bloc should focus on and integrate four key areas.

Malaysia Palm Oil Outlook To Stay Bullish On Strong Exports, High CPO Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to stay bullish in the near term, supported by stronger exports and easing inventories, Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa said.

Earthy Aromas, Wooden Drawers Of Herbs And Roots Mark Kedai Ubat Kien Fatt’s Heritage

By Karina Imran & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Along a busy stretch of Petaling Street, where tourists bargain for souvenirs and traders call out their goods, stands an old shop Kedai Ubat Kien Fatt, in a heritage building that embodies elements of Malaysia’s unity.

MITI Updates Manufacturing Incentive Framework To Boost Economic Complexity – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is updating its investment incentive framework for the manufacturing sector, to ensure it is aligned with intended outcomes. 

India-Malaysia Ties Hold Vast Potential In Digital And Green Sectors - Indian Industries Consortium

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India are well-positioned to unlock vast opportunities in renewable energy, infrastructure, semiconductors and the digital economy as both nations deepen their economic partnership, said the Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM).

UOB Malaysia Supports Launch Of FMM House's RM3 Bln Asean Green MTN Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) is supporting FMM House Sdn Bhd in launching its RM3 billion ASEAN Green Medium Term Notes (MTN) Programme, an initiative aimed at advancing sustainable development in Malaysia’s logistics infrastructure.

Bursa Malaysia Up 70 Points Since Tabling Of 13MP – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia has recorded an increase of 70 points up to today since the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) was tabled, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt To Narrow Regional Development Gap Through Economic Zones -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The government continues to intensify efforts to attract investments to special economic zone development areas to bridge the gap between regions throughout the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.