Timing Right For Malaysia To Introduce Used Cooking Oil Futures

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- It is the perfect time to introduce used cooking oil (UCO) futures in light of the growing emphasis on sustainability in the palm oil industry, according to an industry expert.

Enlit Asia 2024 Urges ASEAN To Unite, Embrace Digitalisation, Drive Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The just-concluded three-day Enlit Asia 2024 has called on ASEAN to unite, embrace digitalisation and drive innovation to accelerate the region’s energy transition agenda.

Malaysia Could Supercharge FDI Through Budget 2025 Initiatives - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could supercharge its foreign direct investment (FDI) through Budget 2025 by offering bold tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and targeted sector support, said analysts.

Budget 2025 To Pave Way For 13th Malaysia Plan, Address Cost-Of-Living Challenges : MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025, set to be tabled on Oct 18, marks the final budget under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) and is expected to lay the groundwork for the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030).

Mitsubishi Power Aims To Expand Gas Turbine Expertise In Asia Pacific

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific Pte Ltd aims to expand its gas turbine expertise in Southeast Asia, given the significant utilisation potential of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the region.

Malaysia’s Strategy As ASEAN Chair In 2025 Is For Grouping To Bolster Regional Value Chains

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has outlined three strategies for ASEAN when it takes over the grouping’s chairmanship in 2025, including bolstering regional value chains and regulatory cooperation.

ASEAN MSMEs Should Benefit From Digital Economy Framework Agreement

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should benefit from the US$2 trillion expected economic value generated from the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by 2030.

Arthur D. Little Hires Franco Santucci To Lead New Team, Expanding Australian Office

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Arthur D. Little (ADL) has announced an expansion of its Australian office, with the appointment of Franco Santucci as Partner and Andrew Sampson as Principal.

Malaysia’s GBS Sector Should Focus On Digital Impact, Talent Development To Maintain Competitive Edge - Expert

PETALING JAYA, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia ranks among the top three global business services (GBS) hubs in the world, primarily driven by its cost advantage, the country must also place greater emphasis on the digital impact and talent development to maintain its competitive edge.

JCorp Launches New Container Operations At Tanjung Langsat Port

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp), through its subsidiary JLand Group (JLG), has launched new container operations at the Tanjung Langsat Port (TLP), Johor, aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s position in the global oil, gas, and logistics industries.

MIDF Research Expects Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Momentum To Sustain

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's positive economic momentum is expected to be sustained in the coming months as the Leading Index (LI) grew at 5.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2024. 

China-ASEAN Industrial Chain And Supply Chain Conference Injects Impetus For Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The China-ASEAN (Baise-Cao Bang) Industrial Chain and Supply Chain Cooperation and Innovative Development Conference, held in Nanning, China, witnessed the signing of 19 projects valued at 20.663 billion Chinese yuan. (100 Chinese yuan = RM59.24)