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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, with the April 2025 benchmark contract surpassing RM4,500 per tonne, driven by concerns over weak output and anticipated demand ahead of Ramadan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Homegrown furniture and home living retailer SSF Home Group Bhd (SSF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rumah Ibu Sdn Bhd to collaborate on the Rumah Ibu Scheme, an affordable homeownership initiative in Perak.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Gas Symposium (MyGAS 2025) will focus on a critical challenge facing the gas industry - securing financing for gas-related projects “in the everchanging energy landscape to ensure energy security, affordability and sustainability.”
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week slightly lower against the US dollar, as cautious market sentiments prevailed due to uncertainties over the United States’ (US) tariff policies.
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By Nurul Hanis Izmir
CYBERJAYA, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The future of auditing is set for a transformative shift with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), enabling real-time risk assessments and predictive insights that go beyond traditional methods, said co-founder of Audrey South Africa, Claude Chetty.
6d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher for the fourth consecutive session on Friday, with buying mainly in technology and construction stocks, ahead of the release of US jobs report later today, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is well-positioned to benefit from robust investment activities and sustained external demand, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KAB) is venturing into the Independent Power Producer (IPP) sector with the acquisition of a 47.5 per cent stake in Jati Cakerawala Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pesaka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PVSB), for RM35 million.
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TANJUNG MALIM, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd has begun constructing a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant at its high-tech facility here today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is increasing its capital expenditure (capex) to RM1.6 billion this year, with the biggest chunk reserved for plant improvements, raising stamping capacity, new model development and tooling.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd’s share price on Bursa Malaysia edged higher in early trading after its unit Northern TK Venture Pte Ltd (NTK) sought compensation from Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo Company Ltd for its stake acquisition in India’s Fortis Healthcare.
6d ago
By Mohd Noor Iqram Rosli
KOTA BHARU, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Frozen seafood brand, Subi, which has been established since 1998, is now launching a rebranding for seven of its products, in line with the evolving needs of modern consumers.