Leong Hup's 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM135.02 Mln, Declares 1.45 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) --Leong Hup International Bhd’s net profit rose to RM135.02 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) from RM132.96 million in the same period last year on stronger performance in the Philippines and Vietnam.

Govt Has Never Neglected Investments In Kedah -- PM Anwar 

From Mohd Shukri Ishak

SEOUL, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The government has never neglected investments in Kedah, it has even suggested to Hyundai Motor and supported its investment in Kulim, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Hibiscus Petroleum's Brunei Acquisition To Contribute To Earnings Starting FY2025

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's acquisition of TotalEnergies in Brunei will start to contribute to its earnings from the financial year ending June 30, 2025 (FY2025), said managing director Dr Kenneth Pereira. 

Tax Incentives Considered To Draw Investors To Build SAF Production Hub - Johari Ghani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) is considering several tax incentives to attract investors into Malaysia to build a production hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Cuba Mulls Biotech, Pharma Partnership With Malaysia, Eyeing ASEAN Launchpad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Cuba and Malaysia should forge deeper partnerships in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, particularly in producing vaccines, including halal vaccines that would cater to the local demographics, Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia Florentino Batista Gonzalez said.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Futures Gains, Supply Disruption Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, supported by an upward momentum in regional rubber futures markets amid natural rubber supply disruption concerns, said a dealer.

Brand Empowerment Boosts Guangxi's Agricultural Products In Domestic, Global Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Liubao Tea Promotion Event, themed "Liubao Tea Shines in China", kicked off on Nov 9 at the 2024 Guangxi International Agricultural Expo, bringing together tea industry experts from across the nation to discuss new opportunities and developments.

Malaysia's Cocoa Export Revenue Exceeds RM8 Bln As Of August 2024 - Chan

KAJANG, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cocoa industry have registered a total export revenue of RM8.87 billion as of August 2024, representing 98 per cent of the RM9 billion target for the year, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Labuan Entrepreneurs Shine At Labuan Connect! 2024

LABUAN, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The entrepreneurial spirit in Labuan is flourishing as local food businesses continue to dominate, thanks to support from the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI).

Tesla Using Components From Local Suppliers, Involved In Technology Transfer -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- US electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has used components from about 45 local suppliers directly or indirectly to date, which also involves technology transfer to the suppliers, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

Petronas Chemicals' Shares Up At Mid-Morning Despite 3Q Net Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose during the mid-morning session despite recording a RM789 million net loss in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared with a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year. 

Petronas Chemicals Records Loss Of RM789 Mln In 3Q On Unrealised Forex Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) recorded a net loss of RM789 million in the third quarter compared to a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year, dragged down by unrealised forex losses of RM1.1 billion.