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.

EPIC Chalks Up Record Revenue Of RM403.8 Mln For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC), a subsidiary of the Terengganu state government, achieved record revenue of RM403.8 million in the 2024 financial year.

Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo 2025 Targets US$5 Bln In Trade, Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo 2025 has projected a potential trade and investment of US$5 billion (US$1=RM4.425), including oil and gas exploration.

Eco World Shares Rise In Early Trade After Land Disposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade after disposing of its 56.06 hectares of freehold land in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, to Microsoft Payments (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for RM693.96 million.

EcoWorld Malaysia's Unit Disposes Of 56.06ha Of Land In Iskandar Malaysia For RM693.96 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- EcoWorld Malaysia’s unit, Eco Business Park 1 Sdn Bhd, has disposed of 56.06 hectares (ha) of freehold land in Eco Business Park I in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, to Microsoft Payments (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for RM693.96 million.

Port Klang Targets 15 Mln TEUs In 2025 - Loke

KLANG, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Port Klang is targeting 15 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container handling this year, representing a 2.3 per cent increase from 2024.

BIMB Holdings Partners RELDYN To Advance Shariah-compliant Digital Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, BIMB Holdings Sdn Bhd, has partnered with RELDYN Tech Sdn Bhd to advance the Shariah-compliant digital finance landscape.

F&N's Net Profit For 1Q 2025 Slips To RM169.018 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (1Q 2025) slipped to RM169.018 million from RM170.737 million recorded in 1Q 2024.

Moody’s Affirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Rating At “A3” With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at “A3” with a “stable” outlook while declaring that Malaysia’s medium-term growth prospects remain buoyant.

SOGIP Port Launch Boosts Sabah’s Economic Prospects

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The declaration of the Port of Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP Port) marks a strategic milestone with significant potential to drive Sabah's economic growth, Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said.  

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.

HLB Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.5 To 5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow at a moderate pace of 4.5 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2025, benefitting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) said.