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Singda Superalloy RM900 Mln Investment Boosts Johor's Metal Industry

JOHOR BAHRU, June 13 (Bernama) -- Johor continues to attract foreign investors as Jiangsu Longda Superalloy from China, through its subsidiary Singda Superalloy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, has finalised a RM900 million large-scale investment commitment in the state.

Malaysia Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Reached RM151.7 Bln In April 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s April 2025 wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM151.7 billion, reflecting a 4.7 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Eyes Japan Market With Sustainable Palm-based Products Under MSPO 2.0 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to expand the reach of its downstream and value-added palm-based products to Japan, particularly specialty fats, tocotrienols, red palm oil, and palm biomass-based medium-density fibreboard for housing and furniture applications.

SST Expansion Helps Protect Local Fruit Industry - Pineapple Growers

PONTIAN, June 13 (Bernama) – The government’s initiative to expand the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) by imposing a five per cent sales tax on all imported fruits has been described by pineapple growers in Johor as a proactive move to protect the local fruit industry.

Economic News Reporting Skills Pivotal As Tariffs Dominate Global Headlines

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Journalists are keenly aware that knowledge in business and economics reporting is a pivotal component in covering domestic, regional and international issues competently, with tariffs now dominating global headlines.

Gold Futures Extend Gains On Fed Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives advanced for a second consecutive day, driven by softer US inflation data that strengthened market expectations for interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) later this year.

Onn Hafiz: 33,000 Jobs Created As Johor Attracts High-Tech Investments, Enhances Expertise Transfer

JOHOR BAHRU, June 12 (Bernama) -- Johor has created 33,000 new job opportunities, enhanced technologies and expertise transfer through its ability to attract high-quality, advanced technology investments, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Meltwater, 8x8 Partner To Bring Social Intelligence To Contact Centres

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global provider of media, social and consumer intelligence, has announced a partnership with 8x8 Inc under the 8x8 Technology Partner Ecosystem to improve social media-driven customer engagement and service operations.

Papa Johns Launches Croissant Pizza With Artistic KidSuper Hot Bag

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Papa Johns is redefining pizza innovation with the global release of its latest culinary creation, the all-new Croissant Pizza, delivered in a custom-made hot bag to a select number of customers.

Ringgit Improves Against Greenback Amid Weaker US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues to strengthen against the greenback on Thursday, amid weaker United States (US) economic data, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.45 Pct At Close As Investors Welcome US-China Trade Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Wednesday, with investors adopting a cautiously optimistic stance following the announcement of a United States–China trade framework agreement, which includes provisions on technology trade.

Johor Records Highest Investments In Malaysia Of RM30.1 Bln In 1Q 2025

JOHOR BAHRU, June 11 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded the highest investment performance in Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, with approved investments amounting to RM30.1 billion, positioning the state as the national leader in investments.