MARIC Launches Malaysia's First-ever Rail Industry Directory In Berlin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) launched the first-ever Malaysia Rail Industry Directory on Tuesday during the opening of InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Germany.

Gold Futures Rise For 5th Straight Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its gains for the fifth consecutive day, supported by continued optimism on lower US interest rates.

Keyfield International Unit Bags RM130.03 Mln Contracts From Petronas Carigali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd’s (KIB) wholly owned subsidiary, Keyfield Offshore Sdn Bhd (KOSB), has accepted Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd’s eight work order awards (WOA) totalling approximately RM130.03 million.

Ringgit Hits Strongest Level Since June 2021, Rises 0.69 Pct Against USD

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rallied to 4.1275/1310 against the US dollar on Wednesday, marking its strongest level since June 2021.

Labuan’s Megah Port Management Strengthens Govt Collaboration To Boost Operations

LABUAN, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s containerised port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) has increased collaboration with government agencies to ensure seamless port operations.

Hong Kong’s New Regulatory Framework To Improve Enterprise Risk Management Practices - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong’s new risk-based capital regulatory framework is expected to strengthen enterprise risk management (ERM) practices among the (re)insurers doing business there, according to a new AM Best report.

Zoran Vasiljev Joins Xsolla To Drive Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced the appointment of Zoran Vasiljev as its Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships, effective Oct 1.

CIMB Securities Expects MCMC To Announce Second 5G Network Winner Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to announce the winner of the spectrum for the second 5G network (under Entity B) next week, two months after the telcos’ submission of applications on July 31.

LYB Obtains Renewable Electricity Capacity To Reach 2030 Goal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eneco N.V., bringing its total secured renewable electricity capacity to 100 per cent of its renewable electricity procurement target.

ADB Raises 2024 Economic Growth Forecast For Developing Asia, The Pacific

JAKARTA, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5.0 per cent this year, up from the previous estimate of 4.9 per cent in April.

ADB Raises 2024 Economic Growth Forecast For Developing Asia, The Pacific

JAKARTA, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5.0 per cent this year, up from the previous estimate of 4.9 per cent in April.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Strong Global Sentiment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its positive momentum this morning, buoyed by favourable global market sentiment, according to an analyst.