Bursa Malaysia Recoups Earlier Losses To End Higher

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the penultimate day of the year positively after a weak start, driven by buying momentum in selected heavyweights led by Maybank and Petronas Chemicals amid year-end window dressing by local institutions. 

Rising Electricity Costs, Green Power Initiatives To Propel Solar Adoption In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Rising electricity costs and corporate requirements to report energy-saving initiatives are set to accelerate solar adoption in 2025, driving solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) players' order books to all-time highs.

Malaysia Must Beef Up Workforce Transformation To Be Future-Ready

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s workforce needs to be strengthened to ensure they are future-ready, particularly in the artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy sectors, said Learning Edge founder Perthpal Singh.

PNB Remains Optimistic About Malaysian Economy, FBM KLCI Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) remains optimistic about the outlook for Malaysia's economy and the local bourse next year, underpinned, among others, by clear economic policies and steady inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs).

Powering Malaysia’s Future: Solar Growth Amid Energy Sector Challenges

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy sector registered significant growth this year, driven by incentives that catalysed players to undertake new green energy ventures, particularly solar systems.

Malaysia Continues To Lead Regional Data Centre Index -- Knight Frank Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been ranked first among regional peers in Southeast Asia in Knight Frank’s SEA-5 Data Centre Opportunity Index for the second consecutive year with an annual take-up of 429 megawatts (MW). 

Shahril Mokhtar Appointed Chairman Of Pestech Technology, Yeoh Jit Shiong Named Acting CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Pestech International Bhd has announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Dr Shahril Mokhtar as chairman of its subsidiary, Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd (PTECH), effective immediately.

Kao Focuses On Long-term Shareholder Value, Transparent Board Selection

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Kao's Board of Directors and management team are focused on increasing shareholder value from a long-term perspective, guided by the company’s business strategy.

IHH Healthcare Donates RM1 Mln For Flood Relief Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- In light of recent floods across Malaysia, IHH Healthcare Group is donating RM1 million to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) and MERCY Malaysia, with RM500,000 allocated to each organisation to support critical relief efforts and address the widespread post-flood impacts.

Uzma Secures RM44.15 Million Contract From Samaiden

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Uzma Bhd’s direct wholly-owned subsidiary, Uzma Environergy Sdn Bhd (UENV), has been awarded a contract worth RM44.15 million from Samaiden Sdn Bhd.

ES Sunlogy Signs Underwriting Agreement With M&A Securities For IPO Exercise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services solutions, ES Sunlogy Bhd has entered into an underwriting agreement with M&A Securities Sdn Bhd for the company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Banking Sector Thriving In 2024, Sees Major Acquisitions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.