Beefing Up Smallholders, Higher-yielding Trees critical for Rubber Industry’s Growth - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and systematic approach to re-organise smallholder rubber farmers into a federation, coupled with replanting of higher-yielding rubber tree varieties, will be critical for Malaysia to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer.

Weststar-GAP Aviation Bags RM176 Mln Helicopter Transportation Contract In Timor-Leste

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Weststar-GAP Aviation LDA, a joint venture between Timor GAP-Timor Gas Petroleo, EP, and Weststar Aviation Timor, Unipessoal, LDA, has secured a helicopter transportation services contract with an Australian energy company Santos NA (19-12) Pty Ltd worth US$40 million or RM175.6 million.

BNM Fines Ambank RM875,000 And WSMC RM51,000 For Regulatory Non-Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed a compound of RM875,000 on AmBank (M) Bhd on Nov 18, 2024, for failing to comply with the Direction to Financial Institutions of the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA).

BNM Imposes Penalties Totalling RM1.66 Mln On Four Financial Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed administrative monetary penalties (AMP) totalling RM1.66 million on four financial institutions for non-compliance with the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA) and/or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA).

CT Semiconductor Concludes "Seed Training" Course To Boost Vietnam's Semiconductor Workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- CT Semiconductor, a member of CT Group, has concluded its first “Seed Training - Train for the Trainer” course on assembly, test, and packaging (ATP) of semiconductor chips at the National Innovation Center (NIC) in Hanoi.

Malaysia's Big Data Analytics Market Poised For Robust Growth, Says Expert

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The big data analytics (BDA) market is experiencing robust growth globally and in Malaysia, driven by the rising demand for data-driven solutions, said associate professor in Computer Science and head of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Dr Ian Tan.

New Zealand's DSG Group Eyeing Collaboration On Malaysia’s Digital Finance Goals

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- New Zealand-based DSG Group, a global leader in tokenised securities and cross-border capital facilitation, has expressed its interest in collaborating with Malaysia to advance the country’s digital finance goals.

Malaysia’s SMEs To Lead Sustainability Drive - Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability will remain a cornerstone of its economic agenda, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) expected to play a critical role in advancing the nation’s green ambitions, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Perodua, UTM Tie Up To Develop Next-generation Electric Vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of next-generation electric vehicles (xEV).

SC Releases Guide For Assist Boards Drive Sustainability Reporting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has released ‘Navigating the Transition: A Guide for Boards’ (Board Guide), a simplified reference designed to help company boards adopt the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF). 

TNB’s UK Venture In RE To Benefit Malaysia In Tech Transfer - PM Anwar

Strategic Collaborations Vital For Malaysia's Property Development - Lim 

PETALING JAYA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property development sector holds great potential for the future, but its success hinges on the significance of strategic collaborations, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.