Ringgit Opens Higher Amid Cautious Sentiments 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid cautious sentiments due to the current global economic development, said an analyst.

Viasfood Unveils Two Dipping Sauces, Ready For Local And International Markets

By Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Viasfood Sdn Bhd, Pahang-based food manufacturer service provider, has unveiled two dipping sauces, Musang King Sauce and Black Chili Paste, for both local and international markets.

Callabio Manufacturing Expects To Achieve Over RM50 Mln Sales Potential Through INSP At MIHAS@Dubai

By Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Callabio Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, a “coffee syrup” manufacturing company based in Malaysia, expects potential sales of more than RM50 million through the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) taking place at the MIHAS@Dubai 2024 exhibition.

Brazil At Sweet Spot For Malaysian Semiconductor Industry To De-risk Supply Chain - Tengku Zafrul

From M. Saraswathi

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The largest South American country Brazil is strategically located for Malaysian semiconductor industry’s “Plus One” strategy to de-risk their supply chain resiliency.

MIHAS@Dubai 2024 Capable Of Surpassing RM1 Bln Initial Export Sales Target -- DPM

DUBAI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Malaysia International Halal Showcase expo in Dubai (MIHAS@ Dubai 2024) can exceed the initial export sales target of RM1 billion, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

MASkargo Eyes Capacity Increase Through Partnership With Qatar Airways Cargo

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

SEPANG, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) plans to increase its cargo capacity by leveraging its strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo.

Binastra Secures RM256.6 Mln M&E Fit-out Contract From Exsim Jalil Link

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corporation Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd has secured a RM256.5 million contract from Exsim Jalil Link Sdn Bhd for mechanical and electrical (M&E) fit-out works. 

Bursa Malaysia Gives Up Earlier Gains To End Mixed

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to end mixed today, amid a higher regional market showing, as property, construction, and healthcare counters attracted buying interests, while plantation, banking, and telecommunication stocks saw some profit-taking, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Closes Higher, Tracking Regional Futures Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market rose to end higher on Tuesday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Finance Bill 2024 To Amend Six Acts Tabled For First Reading

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The Finance Bill 2024 tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today aims to amend the Income Tax Act 1967, Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, Stamp Act 1949, Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, Finance Act 2012, and the Finance Act 2023.

Malaysia Tops Southeast Asia's Equity Market Performance In 2024 - Deloitte

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has attracted significant interest in its equity market, becoming the best performer in Southeast Asia when compared to its regional peers for the first 10 and a half months of this year, according to Deloitte, a global professional services firm.

BNM, BIS Drive Global Cross-border Payment Innovation With Project Nexus

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and four other central banks, is advancing Project Nexus to enhance the efficiency of instant payment systems (IPS) for seamless cross-border transactions globally, with full operation expected by 2027.