Reviving HSR Can Solidify Malaysia’s Leadership In Southeast Asia, Says Transportation Expert

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Reviving the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) presents Malaysia with a transformative opportunity to unlock the country’s full economic potential and reinforce its leadership in Southeast Asia, according to transportation think tank My Mobility Vision.

KLK FY2024 Net Profit Declines 29.2 Pct To RM590.96 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd’s (KLK) net profit for the financial year ended Sept 30, 2024 (FY2024), declined 29.2 per cent to RM590.961million from RM834.26 million in the preceding year due to tax losses not recognised and exceptional losses.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, supported by the uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and steady crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Malaysia's Digital Economy To Reach US$31 Bln In 2024 - Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's digital economy is poised to reach US$31 billion (RM138.4 billion) in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, an increase of 16 per cent from 2023. 

Cuba Mulls Biotech, Pharma Partnership With Malaysia, Eyeing ASEAN Launchpad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Cuba and Malaysia should forge deeper partnerships in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, particularly in producing vaccines, including halal vaccines that would cater to the local demographics, Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia Florentino Batista Gonzalez said.

MPIC Confident About Hitting Timber Industry Export Target Of RM28 Bln By 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPIC) is confident of achieving its target of RM28 billion in export value for timber and timber products by 2025, as outlined under the National Agricommodity Policy 2030.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Futures Gains, Supply Disruption Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, supported by an upward momentum in regional rubber futures markets amid natural rubber supply disruption concerns, said a dealer.

Eraman Aims For Local Brands To Occupy 10 Pct Of Its Total Airport Duty-free Space

SEPANG, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Eraman, Malaysia Airports (Niaga) Sdn Bhd’s duty-free and retail brand, aims to have local brands occupy 10 per cent of its total retail and food and beverages space from the current six per cent at all airports where it operates.

World Bank Appoints Judith Green As Country Manager For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has named Judith Green as its new country manager for Malaysia.

Govt's Guidance Helps Kuhot 'Apam Balik' Grow From Street Business

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- After almost 28 years, Kuhot's brand of “apam balik” or pancake is now thriving with 18 outlets via business partners, thanks to the government's guidance.

Govt Will Ensure The People Will Not Be Burdened By Economic Reforms - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to ensuring that the implementation of MADANI economic reforms has minimal or no impact on the people in general, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bin Zayed International Commits US$2 Bln Investment In Malaysia Over Next Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Global investment conglomerate Bin Zayed International Group of Companies (BZI) has committed to investing US$2 billion (US$1=RM4.466) in Malaysia over the next five years.