Company Secretaries Should Act Without Fear Or Favour -- MAICSA President

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The role of company secretaries in Malaysia has transformed dramatically over the years.

German SMEs Keen On Exploring Collaboration Opportunities With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Recognising Malaysia as a key trading partner for Germany in ASEAN, Germany’s Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) is eager to explore new collaboration opportunities with the country.

ALPS Global Aims To Raise US$100 Mln Via Nasdaq IPO

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) – Integrated biotech group ALPS Global Holding Bhd, which is en route to a Nasdaq listing in the fourth quarter of 2024, aims to raise US$100 million to fund its expansion, clinical studies, and manufacturing plant.

NCIA Facilitates JV Agreement Between Yenher And Danish Company Involving RM75 Mln Investment

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) has facilitated a joint venture agreement between Yenher Holdings Bhd and Danish firm Fermentationexperts A/S (FE) to form YH European Protein Asia Sdn Bhd (YHEPA).

SC, MyCreative Launch Batik Competition To Promote Malaysian Heritage Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has partnered with Kumpulan MyCreative Ventures to launch a batik design competition aimed at showcasing Malaysian batik heritage on the global stage.

Ringgit Likely To Continue Uptrend Next Week, Trading At 4.28-4.29 Against US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue its uptrend next week, trading at 4.28 to 4.29 against the US dollar, ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Sept 17-18. 

Pansar Unit Secures Contract Related To Sarawak-Sabah Link Road Worth RM777.11 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Pansar Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Perbena Emas Sdn Bhd has secured a project related to Package 4A (RH Aling to Bukit Pagon) of the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) Phase 2 project worth RM777.11 million.

Ringgit Breaches 4.30 Level Against US Dollar, Hits 20-month High

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit breached the RM4.30 level today, hitting a 20-month high against the US dollar, as traders expect the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates between 25 and 50 basis points, said an economist.

Fruitful Outcomes At 24th China International Fair For Investment & Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The 24th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT), staged successfully in Xiamen, Fujian Province, saw 688 cooperation agreements signed with a total planned investment of 488.92 billion Chinese yuan. (100 Chinese yuan = RM60.67)

Unmasking Future Beauty Trends - NIQ

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ) in its recent Global Beauty Innovation Report revealed that Personal Care Brands embracing innovation in 2023 are 2.5 times more likely to see overall sales growth, compared to those with stagnant or declining innovation sales.

MATRADE Bringing Gaming Industry Players To TGS 2024 To Boost Malaysia’s Global Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will bring 10 Malaysian gaming industry players to one of Asia’s largest games exhibitions, the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024, to enhance Malaysia’s global gaming presence. 

Growing Climate Risks And Greenwashing Fears Threaten Bank Creditworthiness

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- As climate-related risks become a growing concern for financial institutions, banks are increasingly exposed to vulnerabilities across various regions and sectors.