Uzma Secures RM44.15 Million Contract From Samaiden

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Uzma Bhd’s direct wholly-owned subsidiary, Uzma Environergy Sdn Bhd (UENV), has been awarded a contract worth RM44.15 million from Samaiden Sdn Bhd.

ES Sunlogy Signs Underwriting Agreement With M&A Securities For IPO Exercise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services solutions, ES Sunlogy Bhd has entered into an underwriting agreement with M&A Securities Sdn Bhd for the company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Banking Sector Thriving In 2024, Sees Major Acquisitions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

Mah Sing To Acquire Land In Johor Bahru With RM1.5 Bln GDV

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd plans to acquire 2.424 hectares of freehold land in Johor Bahru, designated for the development of premium serviced apartments and retail units, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM1.5 billion.

5G Remains The Focus For Telco In 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's telecommunications industry has seen quite an eventful year in 2024 as the country progresses toward deploying its second 5G network. 

107.5 Mln e-invoices received By LHDN since August

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and Previnna Thuraisingam

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has received 107.5million e-invoices from taxpayers since the system was implemented on Aug 1.

OSK Indirect Unit Acquires Land In Sungai Petani For RM72 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- OSK Holdings Bhd's indirect subsidiary OSK Amanjaya Sdn Bhd, has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Central Kedah Properties Sdn Bhd to acquire five parcels of land in Sungai Petani, Kedah, for RM72 million. 

Neurogine, PIKAP Partner For Cross-border Remittance Programmes In 2025

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National Association of Employment Agencies (PIKAP), representing key foreign labour employment agencies in the country, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Neurogine Sdn Bhd to initiate cross-border remittance programmes. 

Pacific Prime CXA Bags Allianz Commercial's Platinum Award For Excellence In Property & Casualty

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Pacific Prime CXA, a global insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist, was awarded the Platinum Award for Excellence in Property and Casualty by Allianz Commercial.

AM Best Affirms Petrolimex Insurance Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Vietnam’s Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) financial strength rating of B++ (good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (good), and the country National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (exceptional).

Cogeneration Systems Boost Energy Efficiency By Over 70 Pct, Support Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Cogeneration systems, which simultaneously produce electricity and useful heat from the same energy source, can boost energy efficiency by more than 70 per cent, resulting in substantially saving energy costs and contributing to long-term environmental sustainability.