Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Regional Gains, Middle East Optimism

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a positive note today with the key index rising 0.36 per cent amid renewed optimism across the board, tracking advancers in key regional markets following encouraging developments in the Middle East, an analyst said.  

HSS Engineers Unit Wins Davao Transport Consultancy Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- HSS Engineers Bhd’s (HEB) associate, HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd (HSSI), has secured a consultancy contract for the Davao Public Transport Modernisation Project in the Philippines.

Set Up Sabah's Transport Ministry To Drive Logistics Reform -- Expert

LABUAN, June 25 (Bernama) -- A transport and logistics expert has urged the Sabah state government to establish a full-fledged Ministry of Transport to undertake institutional reform and long-term strategic planning.

Sarawak’s Self-reliant Infrastructure Surge Sets It Apart From Federally Dependent Sabah

LABUAN, June 25 (Bernama) -- Despite sharing similar geographies and economic aspirations, Sarawak and Sabah have taken markedly different paths in infrastructure development. 

SD Guthrie, MBINS To Develop Port Dickson Free Zone

SEREMBAN, June 24 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd (SD Guthrie) and Menteri Besar Incorporated Negeri Sembilan (MBINS) will develop the Port Dickson Free Zone (PDFZ) in Pasir Panjang, Port Dickson, covering an area of 242.8 hectares (600 acres) with a gross development value (GDV) projected to exceed RM1 billion.

SEDA Appoints Public Service Department DG As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) – The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia has appointed Public Service Department Director-General Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz as chairman effective May 15.

World’s First Zero-Carbon Port Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion, Targets 3.2 Mln TEUs In 2025

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

TIANJIN, June 24 (Bernama) -- China’s Tianjin Port, recognised as the world’s first zero-carbon port, is setting its sights on expanding cargo routes to Southeast Asia as it targets to handle 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025.

Bargain Hunting Lifts FBM KLCI To Close Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan and Danni Haizal

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from early losses to end higher today, supported by bargain hunting activities and sustained local investor interest albeit cautious outlook on the global economic front, an analyst said.

Malaysia Signs Economic Partnership Deal With Switzerland, Norway, Iceland And Liechtenstein

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

MATRADE Targets 400 Local Companies To Explore Opportunities At Export Day Sarawak 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to attract 400 local companies to explore new export opportunities through Sarawak Export Day 2025, to be held on July 2 and 3, 2025, in Kuching, Sarawak.

Crude Oil May Climb To US$85 Per Barrel On Geopolitical Risks, Says Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to rise towards US$85 per barrel in the near term, driven by supply-side risks stemming from recent geopolitical developments, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Local Institutions Maintain Buying Momentum For Fifth Week With RM510.6 Mln Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Local institutions continued their buying streak for the fifth consecutive week, with net inflows amounting to RM510.6 million compared with RM620.6 million in the previous week, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.