ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Weaker Sentiment Following Trump's Tariff Announcement

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower with the benchmark index declining 0.75 per cent, in tandem with regional markets performance as investor sentiment weakened following the US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement.

AI-Media, ECB To Enhance Accessibility With Live Captioning For Cricket Matches

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- AI-Media, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered captioning and translation solutions, has teamed up with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to provide cutting-edge captioning services for their cricket fixtures.

Yayasan Peneraju Introduces Direct Financing Scheme For Bumiputera Talents

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Peneraju has launched a new financing scheme that will see funds disbursed directly to individuals instead of learning and training institutions. 

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To End At Intraday High On Bargain Hunting, Ci Up 1.32 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped two days of losses to end at its intraday high today, with the composite index gaining 1.32 per cent, driven by bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off. 

Petronas Seen Maintaining RM50 Bln CAPEX In 2025 Despite Petros Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to maintain its capital expenditure (capex) at RM50 billion or higher in the financial year 2025 (FY2025).

Petronas Waiting For Details On Cooperation With Petros

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said it is waiting for the details of discussions between the federal government and Sarawak state government on the scope of cooperation between the national oil firm and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros).

First LNG Shipment From Canada In July - Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has announced that its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from its joint venture, LNG Canada, is now expected to occur in July 2025.

Petronas Evaluating Rightsizing Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is still evaluating its workforce rightsizing exercise, which will also involve a top-to-bottom approach.  

Ringgit Slips Against US Dollar As Trump Confirms Tariffs On Mexico, Canada

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar at close today, after reaching a nearly three-week high, highlighting the challenges of breaking below the RM4.40 level following US President Donald Trump's announcement that tariffs on Mexico and Canada would proceed as planned.

Heitech Padu Expands Into Renewable Energy After Securing RM1 Bln Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Heitech Padu Bhd is set to diversify its core activities by expanding into the development, ownership, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy power plants as well as engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) services.

EPF Clarifies Investment Income And 2023 Dividend Payout

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has reaffirmed that its financial year ended Dec 31, 2023 figures are accurate and comply fully with strict financial reporting standards.