Govt To Finalise Main Parameters For HSR Project -- Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The government is finalising the main parameters for the proposed implementation of the private-led Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed ​​Rail (KL-SG HSR) project. 

Rubber Market Lower Amid US Trade Tariff Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Monday, pressured by weaker signals from regional futures markets amid ongoing concerns over increased United States (US) trade tariffs, said a dealer.

MITRA, Bursa Organise Shares Carnival To Increase Equity Holdings Of Indian Community

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA), in collaboration  with Bursa Malaysia Bhd, is organising the 2024/2025 Investment and Shares Carnival Programme as an initiative to increase the equity holdings among the Indian community through stock investment.

ASEAN On Track To Become World's Fourth-Largest Economy By 2030 -- Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is on track to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030, but growth must be inclusive to ensure that all communities benefit, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Fell 5.1 Pct In December 2024 To 38,299 Tonnes -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell 5.1 per cent to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, compared to 40,341 tonnes in November 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Must Fully Leverage Its Strong Aerospace Ecosystem – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should capitalise its strong aerospace ecosystem and must maximise its potential to drive industry growth, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) deputy secretary-general (Industry), Datuk Hanafi Sakri.

Pavilion REIT Posts RM409.92 Mln Net Profit For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion REIT) posted a lower net profit of RM409.92 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM431.79 million last year, mainly driven by higher borrowing costs due to drawdown of additional borrowings for the acquisition of investment property.

KL Rubber Market Ends Higher On NR Supply Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by persistent concerns over the natural rubber (NR) supply shortage as the wintering season approaches, amid mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

MATTA Fair 2025 Expected To Attract Over 210,00 Visitors, RM270 Mln In Sales

SUBANG JAYA, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair 2025 from April 18-20 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur is expected to draw over 210,000 visitors.

Bitdefender Acquires Bitshield's Division In APAC Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Global cybersecurity provider Bitdefender has acquired a key division of BitShield Data Defense Sdn Bhd, responsible for distributing Bitdefender solutions in Malaysia and Brunei.

Thailand-Malaysia Business Matching Event Set To Generate 120 Mln Baht In Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Thailand-Malaysia Industrial Products Business Matching event held from Feb 10 to 12, 2025 at Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur is expected to generate a trade value of 120 million Baht (100 Baht=RM13.18).