Ringgit Opens Higher After FOMC's Dovish Tone

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar after the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) struck a dovish tone on inflation.  

Perseverance, Innovation, And Support: Key Drivers Of Business Success For Bizsmart Challenge Winners

By Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The winners of the Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition have proven that perseverance, innovation, and the right support are crucial to overcoming business challenges and achieving sustainable success.

Curia Expands Glasgow Facility, Enhances Manufacturing Capacity 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Curia Global Inc (Curia), a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced the expansion of its sterile fill-finish facility in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and provided updates on its ongoing expansion in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Foreign Workers' EPF Contribution A Game Changer To Retain Workforce And Hire More Local Talent

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign workers' mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution will benefit Malaysia’s economy over the long term as employers will favour hiring more local talent as costs increase.

Epic Targets Higher FY2025 Revenue Following New Petronas Contracts -- CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (Epic) is targeting a higher revenue of RM470 million for the financial year 2025 (FY2025), following its strong FY2024 performance that saw revenue reaching RM403.8 million, the highest in the company’s history.

Batik Air Updates Power Bank Policy With New Carrying Restrictions, Effective Immediately

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Batik Air) has updated its power bank policy, effective immediately, allowing passengers to carry a maximum of two power banks, which must be kept on their person at all times and must not be placed in carry-on baggage.

HLIB Optimistic SMRT's Path To Profitability, Main Market Transfer

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is confident SMRT Holdings Bhd is on track to fully eliminate accumulated losses and shift to retained earnings, positioning it for a transfer to the Main Market with stronger earnings expected in financial year 2025 (FY2025).

Prodezi, Huong Viet Holding Launch US$195 Mln Eco-Industrial Park In Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Prodezi Long An JSC (Prodezi) and Huong Viet Investment Consulting JSC (Huong Viet Holding) have officially begun construction on Long An's first eco-industrial park in Vietnam.

NGC Energy Eyes Further Expansion Of Solar PV Business In Commercial And Industrial Sectors

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- NGC Energy Sdn Bhd plans to further expand its solar photovoltaics (PV) system business in the commercial and industrial sectors this year from residential projects. 

Anwar: Sapura Energy’s Rescue Plan Excludes Former Shareholders

PUTRAJAYA, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government’s RM1.1 billion capital injection into Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) did not benefit shareholders or SEB’s management, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Kerjaya Prospek Unit Bags Pedestrian Ramp Project In Gurney, Penang Worth RM11.36 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- A wholly owned subsidiary of Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KPGB)  has bagged an award from Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd (TPDSB) for the building of a pedestrian ramp and all associated works in Gurney, Bandar Tanjung Pinang, Penang, worth RM11.36 million.

Anwar: Sapura Energy's Capital Injection Provides No Benefit to Shareholders or Management

PUTRAJAYA, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government’s RM1.1 billion capital injection into Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) did not benefit shareholders or SEB’s management, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.