Increasing WPL Threshold Will Be A Boon For Plantation Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd believes that raising the windfall profit levy (WPL) threshold to around RM4,500 per tonne would benefit the plantation sector, ahead of Budget 2025 which will be presented on Oct 18.

MPOB, Sarawak M-FICORD To Hold Technology Transfer Programme On Oct 14

KUCHING, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Sarawak (M-FICORD), will hold the Sarawak Oil Palm Technology Transfer Programme (TOT Sarawak 2024) here on Oct 14.

ASEAN Govts Need To Ensure Power Grid Interconnection Becomes A Reality - Sarawak Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN governments need to ensure that the interconnection of their power grids becomes a reality as there will be no energy transition without the interconnectivity in this region, said Sarawak Energy Bhd group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. 

Black & Veatch To Tackle Southeast Asia’s Increasingly Complex Energy Transition At Enlit Asia 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Economies across Southeast Asia must overcome increasing energy transition complexities as they balance energy security and lower carbon emissions, according to Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical human infrastructure solutions.

Sarawak Mulls Forming 'Consolidated Entity' For State's Asset Management, Investment - Abang Jo

KUCHING, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is considering establishing a “consolidated entity” for the asset management and investment of the state government, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Sarawak Energy Appoints Ibrahim Baki As Chairman Effective Oct 1

KUCHING, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) has appointed Gabungan Parti Sarawak's Satok state assemblyman, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, as its chairman effective Oct 1.

Govt Still Bearing Diesel Subsidy Expenses - Rafizi Ramli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The government is still bearing the cost of diesel subsidies for eligible sectors, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

MADANI Initiatives Drive Economic Growth, Strengthen Ringgit – Amir Hamzah

LANGKAWI, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The country's economy continues to grow steadily, supported by the strengthening of the ringgit in the foreign exchange market, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

LTAT's Reinvestment Strategy To Unlock Growth, Support Retirement Commitments – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.

Sarawak Will Not Interfere In Affin Bank Operations - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The state government will not interfere in the business operations of Affin Bank, despite becoming its largest shareholder, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.  

Sarawak Becomes Largest Shareholder In Affin Bank With 31.25 Pct Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, SG Assetfin Holdings Sdn Bhd, has finalised the share purchase agreement (SPA) of Affin Bank shares from Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) and Boustead Holdings Bhd.

MGA Urges Energy Sector To Embrace The Power Of Diverse Perspectives For Future Workforce

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) has called on the energy sector to embrace the power of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workforce.