Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Flat Weighed Down By Global Uncertainties

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended almost flat in the morning session weighed down by global trade war uncertainties and their possible impact on US inflation.

Kao’s Bioré UV Partners K-Pop Group Stray Kids For Global Suncare Campaign 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bioré UV, Japan’s top-selling suncare brand and a globally renowned name under Kao Corporation, has announced a global partnership with K-pop sensation Stray Kids for its latest campaign, “SUNLIGHT IS YOUR SPOTLIGHT.”.

Bursa Malaysia Slides As US Inflation Data Strengthens Fed Rate-hold Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended with notable declines as the latest United States inflation data strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) would maintain interest rates.

Green Halal: Game-Changer For Business Growth -- Alliance Islamic Bank

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The concept of “green halal”, despite being unfamiliar to many, plays a vital role in driving business growth by merging halal and sustainable practices, said Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd (AIS).

AI To Transform Auditing With Real-Time Insights, Future Risk Predictions

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.

Proton Begins Construction Of RM82 Mln EV Plant In Tanjung Malim

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.

Gamuda’s Order Book Set To Rise 11 Pct with Sungai Perak Water Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s participation in the Sungai Perak Raw Water Transfer Scheme (SPRWTS) development project could potentially bump up Gamuda’s outstanding order book by about 11 per cent to RM41.1 billion.

ASEAN Economic Ministers To Endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables At Upcoming Retreat

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) are set to endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) at the upcoming AEM’s Retreat in Johor at the end of February, aiming to drive regional economic integration, inclusivity, sustainability and digital trade.

Khazanah Continues To Diversify, Strengthen Global Portfolio, Driving Value Creation For Malaysia - MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd will continue to diversify and strengthen its global portfolio in 2025 amid a not-so-easy and volatile global environment, managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir said.

US Tariffs Deadline Lifts Ringgit At Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit settled higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as the rollback of the United States (US) tariffs deadline on Mexico and Canada lifted global growth sentiment, said an analyst.

Malaysia Remains Committed To Being An Open Economy Amid US Policy Changes - Mohamad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain Malaysia as an open economy that relies on international trade and is taking strategic steps to reconcile the country's interest with policy changes under the new United States (US) administration.

OPEC+ To Bring Back 5.8 Mln Bpd Of Extra Crude Oil To Buffer Losses From Canada, Mexico

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- There is room for the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to bring back an average of 5.8 million barrels per day (bpd) of extra crude oil in the event of significant supply disruptions from Canada and Mexico, assuming a similar level of utilisation in the past, according to Rystad Energy.