Banking Stocks Drag Bursa Malaysia Below 1,600 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The fall in shares of banking heavyweights weighed heavily on Bursa Malaysia, causing the index to slip below the crucial 1,600 mark.

Volvo Malaysia Launches New Heavy-duty Trucks For Efficiency, Safety

SHAH ALAM, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Volvo Trucks) has unveiled its updated heavy-duty truck range, designed to boost fuel efficiency and cut carbon emissions.  

AFA Eyes Annual Growth Of 2-3 Pct Driven By Strategic Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- AFA Infrastructure and Development Sdn Bhd (AFA) is targeting annual revenue growth of two to three per cent, driven by strategic infrastructure projects and a consolidated operational structure aimed at enhancing Malaysia’s transportation network.

Welspun One Invests US$325 Mln To Develop India's Largest Logistics Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Welspun One, India’s fastest-growing new-age logistics and industrial real estate manager, is investing US$325 million in the country’s largest single-location ‘Grade A’ warehousing and industrial park at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Navi Mumbai. (US$1=RM4.43)

Transport Ministry Forms Committee To Review Maritime Law, Port Acts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry has formed the Malaysia Maritime Law Revision Committee (MLRC) to review and update the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 and the respective Port Acts to ensure they remain relevant and effective in the face of evolving industry practices, international standards, and maritime treaties, said its minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Amid Profit-taking In Plantation Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished slightly higher on Wednesday as gains in utility stocks helped offset selling pressure in the plantation sector.

Blackstone, Santander Finalise US$1 Bln Infrastructure Loan Portfolio Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Blackstone and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking have reached an agreement under which funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) will acquire interests in a US$1 billion portfolio of high-quality infrastructure loans from Santander. (US$1=RM4.45)

MOSTI Aims To Produce Two Mln Tons Of Hydrogen Annually By 2030

PETALING JAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) aims to produce two million tons of hydrogen annually, scaling up to 16 million tons by 2050 in an Emission Driven Scenario (EDS) under the Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR).

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.

Bursa Malaysia Bucks Regional Trend To End Higher, Blue Chips Keep CI Above 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bucked the mostly weaker regional market trend at the close today, with a stellar performance by heavyweights supporting the key index to stay above the psychologically 1,600 level.

MISC, Gentari To Develop Clean Ammonia Shipping Solutions By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd and Gentari Sdn Bhd have forged a partnership to explore the development of integrated shipping and floating solutions for clean ammonia, with a targeted completion date as early as 2027.

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.