MIFF 2025: Paving The Way For Innovation And Design To Boost Malaysia's Furniture Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2025’s enduring commitment to fostering design and innovation is essential for the sustainability of the Malaysian furniture industry, which significantly contributes to the country’s export earnings and growth.

XOX Appointment Of Kenneth Vun As Managing Director Marks Company's Transformative Phase

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- XOX Bhd has appointed Datuk Kenneth Vun as its new managing director, marking a new era of growth and innovation.

High EPF Dividend Boosts Confidence In Malaysia's Market, Investment – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) decision to declare a 6.30 per cent dividend for both conventional and shariah savings for 2024 will bolster confidence in the capital market and investment sector, an economist said.  

MIFF Drives Malaysia’s Furniture Industry Growth - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) has been instrumental in shaping and elevating Malaysia’s furniture industry, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

KPK Aims For RM14 Bln In Wooden Furniture Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) aims to achieve RM14 billion in wooden furniture exports, accounting for 50 per cent of Malaysia’s RM28 billion timber export target by 2025. 

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.

TNB: Powering Malaysia’s Future, Channelling 60 Pct Of Profits To The Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to drive Malaysia’s economic resilience and energy security, announcing a strong and sustainable financial performance for 2024.

TH Plantations Net Profit Rises To RM75.18 Mln In FY2024, Declares 50 Pct Higher Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd (THP) posted a higher net profit of RM75.18 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), versus RM46.62 million in the previous year, on the back of an increase in operating profit.

Firms Struggle To Meet ESG Standards Due To Capability, Capacity, And Investment Barriers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian firms face hurdles in meeting environmental, sustainable and governance (ESG) standards due to capability, capacity, and investment challenges, an expert said.

BearingPoint Achieves Record Revenue In 2024, Focuses On Future Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint reported a record 1.069 billion euros in revenue for 2024, marking its fourth consecutive year of growth. (1 Euro = RM4.62)

No Plans To Raise IPG Activation Price Above RM3 Per Kg -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) currently has no plans to raise the Activation Price Level (PHP) for the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) beyond RM3 per kilogramme (Kg).

Malaysia Produces 386,512 Tonnes Of Natural Rubber In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 Feb (Bernama) -- Malaysia has produced  386,512 tonnes of natural rubber in 2024, comprising 367,238 tonnes of dry rubber and 19,274 tonnes of latex rubber, said Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Chan Foong Hin.