Swedish Firms Supporting Malaysia’s Green Transition With Sustainable Investments

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram & Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) – Top Swedish firms that have been investing in Malaysia’s industrial development since the nation achieved its independence are lending their expertise in the country’s green economy transition by focusing on the sustainability agenda.

Bursa Slides At Noon Break On Sideways Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trade session in the red as investors hesitated to make their move ahead of the United States’ (US) presidential election next week and upcoming data that could influence the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps 6-day Losing Streak On Bargain Hunting, CI Up 0.29 Pct

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished higher today on bargain hunting, after six days of losses, as investors sought opportunities in large-cap stocks with compelling valuations following the recent global equity sell-off.

eXp Realty Expands Into Three Markets Next Year To Solidify Global Presence 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- eXp Realty, the largest independent global real estate brokerage and a core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings Inc, announced its expansion into three vibrant markets, namely Türkiye, Peru, and Egypt, set for 2025.

Cross Border Transactions Enhanced In Experimental Project -- BIS, Central Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and its central bank partners have successfully demonstrated with Project Mandala that regulatory compliance can be embedded in cross-border transaction protocols.

Bursa Ends Lower On Heightened Caution In Data-heavy Week, Ahead Of US Election

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday as a data-heavy week heightened caution amid ongoing concerns about the US election, the interest rate outlook and the crisis in the Middle East.

Elvina Liow Promoted To Lead watchTowr’s Operations Across APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Cybersecurity company, watchTowr announced the promotion of Elvina Liow to vice president (VP) of Asia Pacific (APAC).

NTIS Allocates RM80.84 Mln To Foster Innovative Solutions

SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) allocated RM80.84 million in 100 project funding to foster the development of innovative solutions from July 2020 to December 2023.

BASF Petronas Chemicals Opens Second 2-EHAcid Plant In Kuantan

KUANTAN, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- BASF Petronas Chemicals (BPC) has launched its second 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHAcid) production line at its integrated site in Kuantan to meet growing market demand.

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust's Sustainability-linked Loans Total RM752 Mln To Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has secured RM752 million in sustainability-linked loans to date.

MATRADE Committed To Boosting Foreign Trade Through Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will continue as the country's export promotion agency under Budget 2025 to help Malaysian companies to remain competitive in foreign markets.

Quantexa Earns Recognition In Chartis RiskTech Quadrant For KYC Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a provider of Decision Intelligence solutions for public and private sectors, has received recognition in two Chartis Research reports.