CIMB Downgrades Recommendations On Petronas Chemicals To ‘Hold’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has downgraded its recommendation for Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PChem) to a "Hold” from “Buy”.

Science & Technology, Innovations To Drive ASEAN’s Digital And Green Economy Vision - Tengku Zafrul

SERDANG, May 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must embrace science and technology and produce innovations to power up the region’s digital and green economy visions sustainably, in order to achieve its ambition of becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030.

US Agrees To Further Talks On Tariff Imposed On Imports From Malaysia -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) government has agreed to further talks with Malaysia on the surprise US reciprocal tariff imposed on imports from the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

APO Launches GPA Council, Unveils GP 2.0 Prototypes In Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) successfully hosted the first annual meeting of its Green Productivity Advisory (GPA) Council from April 14 to 15 in Osaka, Japan.

PAC To Hold Five More Closed-door Proceedings On Insurance Hikes, Hospital Fees

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will conduct five more closed proceedings this month regarding the increase in health insurance premiums, private hospital charges, and the impact on public health before preparing a comprehensive report for presentation during the parliamentary session in June.

Implement Strategic, Innovation-driven Industrial Policies, Labour Market Reforms To Increase Household Income - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Implementing strategic and innovation-driven industrial policies, as well as labour market reforms, can increase household income by improving productivity, creating more job opportunities and ensuring fair compensation, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

CILTM Sabah Backs Labuan’s Growth As A Regional Maritime Hub

LABUAN, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section has been tasked by CILT Malaysia to drive the growth and development of Labuan’s logistics and transport industry.

Maintenance Fees: The Hard Truth - JMBs And MCs Lack Expertise, Residents Neglect Responsibility

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

This is the conclusion of a three-part series on maintenance fee collection in strata properties. It examines enforcement challenges under the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757), the role of JMBs and MCs and the responsibilities of owners and tenants. 

ASEAN Must Leverage Australia To Boost Economic Resilience – MGBF

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must develop a parallel strategy by engaging major economies beyond the region, particularly Australia, to enhance production, productivity, and domestic consumption, Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said.

Insurance Associations Forward Proposals For Healthcare, Insurance Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), and the Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) have jointly proposed key recommendations to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to enhance affordability, transparency and sustainability in Malaysia’s healthcare and insurance sectors.

Timor-Leste Will Be 'Very Good New Member' Of ASEAN -- MITI Sec-Gen

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia takes on the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, it is confident that Timor-Leste will be a "very good new member" to the regional bloc, said the secretary-general of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.

LPI Capital Shares Flat In Early Trade Despite Robust FY2024 Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- LPI Capital Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia were flat in early trade today despite recording robust performance for its financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).