Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Reports 17 Pct Growth In FCPO Contracts Traded In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Bhd hit a new milestone last year with 18.95 million crude palm oil futures (FCPO) contracts traded, up 17 per cent over the previous record of 16.21 million contracts in 2023.

SC Partners ICAEW To Enhance Expertise In Sustainability Disclosures

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has initiated a collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) through a letter of intent (LoI) to work together in specific areas.

Yinson Production Completes Acquisition Of Stella Maris CCS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s offshore business arm, Yinson Production, has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent shares in Norway-based Stella Maris CCS AS from Altera Infrastructure.

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

ROSHN Group Unveils First Batch Of Sales For ALMANAR Community In Makkah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has launched the first batch of sales for ALMANAR, its first community in Makkah.

Mitsubishi Electric, CP Group To Promote Carbon Neutrality, Circular Economy In Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly work on environmental sustainability in Thailand.

Malaysia Continues To Take Proactive Steps To Ensure Economic And Trade Interests Remain Strong

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will continue to take proactive steps to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong on the global stage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Asean-Japan Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit In Kuala Lumpur Empowers Women In Business, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), in collaboration with the ASEAN Youth Organization and with the support of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) and Women Leadership Foundation Malaysia, successfully hosted the ASEAN-Japan Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Timber Product Exports Up 4.9 Pct To RM22.9 Bln In 2024 - Johari Ghani

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The export value of timber products increased 4.9 per cent to RM22.9 billion last year, compared to 2023, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Kinergy Advancement Partners PKNPK To Develop 29 RE Projects In Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Kinergy Advancement Bhd’s (KAB) wholly owned subsidiary KAB Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd (KABEH) is collaborating with Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNPk) for the development of 29 potential renewable energy (RE) projects in Perak with a total capacity of over 1,800 megawatts (MW).

ASEAN On Track To Become World's Fourth-Largest Economy By 2030 -- Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is on track to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030, but growth must be inclusive to ensure that all communities benefit, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

MISIF, MSA Support Independent Steel Committee’s Recommendations – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) and the Malaysia Steel Association (MSA) support recommendations by the independent steel committee to address key challenges in the industry, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).