DP World-Sabah Ports Partnership To Meet ASEAN’s Thirst For Seamless Seaborne Trade

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP), through the synergy between Dubai-based DP World Plc and Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd (SPSB), is poised to integrate into DP World’s global network, strategically enhancing its role within Southeast Asia’s archipelagoes and enabling it to leverage the region’s rapid export growth.

Transport Ministry To Prioritise Improvement At Labuan Port

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Transport is committed to advancing Labuan’s port facilities to make it a highly competitive port, bolstering its role as the island’s economic gateway.

Labuan FSA Advances Islamic Fintech, Captive Insurance With Shariah Blockchain, Zero-tax Incentive

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is strengthening its digital and Islamic finance landscape with the launch of a Shariah-compliant blockchain masterplan and new tax incentives, aiming to transform Labuan into a leading digital financial hub.

Melewar Industrial Signs MoU With RusGrain Union To Secure Grain Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) – The Melewar Industrial Group Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Russian Union of Grain Exporters (RusGrain Union) to secure a long-term grain supply, in response to the Malaysian government’s initiative to strengthen the nation’s food security sector.

BNM: Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship To Boost Regional Takaful, Re-takaful Collaboration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year represents an opportunity to advance regional collaboration in critical sectors including in takaful and re-takaful, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid. 

Lantronix Expands 5G Portfolio With US$6.5 Mln NetComm Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, NOV 8 (Bernama) -- Lantronix Inc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire from NetComm Wireless Pty Ltd (NetComm), a subsidiary of DZS Inc, all of the assets of its enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) business for US$6.5 million in cash together with assumptions of certain liabilities. (US$1=RM4.38)

FGV Sees EUDR Delay As Opportunity To Boost Sustainability Efforts With Smallholders

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

SUNGKAI, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd sees the delay in the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) enforcement as an opportunity for the company to work on the necessary things with smallholders.

Agreements Worth Over 1.35 Bln Saudi Riyals Signed On Day Two Of Biban 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The second day of the Biban24 forum saw 20 agreements worth more than 1.35 billion Saudi riyals signed. (100 Saudi riyals = RM116.88)

InvestMalaysia: Malaysia's Future-proof Policy Frameworks Support Foreign Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has introduced future-proof policy frameworks to attract and support foreign investors while advancing its economic ambitions.

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.

Rally In CPO Futures Lifts Bursa Derivatives To Record Monthly Trading Volume In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) Bhd recorded an all-time high monthly trading volume for all its products combined with a total of 2.34 million contracts traded in October 2024.

PM Anwar To Lead Malaysian Delegation To APEC Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will lead the Malaysian delegation to the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Lima, Peru, from Nov 14-16.