Global Shipping Costs To Remain High Amid Tariff Threats, Red Sea Challenges

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Global shipping costs are expected to remain high next year, with freight rates likely to continue rising due to ongoing challenges in the shipping industry, including US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the situation in the Red Sea.

High-quality Corporate Reporting Helps Malaysia's Economy To 'Raise The Ceiling' - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- High-quality corporate reporting could play a role within the MADANI Economy framework, where Malaysia aims to 'raise the ceiling' by expanding the economic pie, fostering broader participation and increasing the complexity of our economy. 

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)

Kuskop: 20 Companies Receive I-BAP Grants Worth Nearly RM1.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- A total of 20 companies have been granted nearly RM1.5 million through the Indian Business Accelerator Programme (I-BAP), an SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) initiative designed to support small businesses owned by Indian entrepreneurs in Malaysia.

Business Outlook For 4q Remains Positive - MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) has indicated that the business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024) remained positive, with the Business Confidence Index (BCI) reaching nearly 105 points. 

Hyundai To Invest RM2.16 Bln In Malaysia Through Strategic Partnership With INOKOM

From Mohd Shukri Ishak

SEOUL, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Hyundai Motor will start a strategic partnership with INOKOM for the automotive assembly of several new models in Malaysia next year through an investment worth RM2.16 billion.

ACE Market-bound Winstar Capital Targets RM19.79 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Aluminium products manufacturer Winstar Capital Bhd, en route to a listing on Bursa Malaysia’s Ace Market on Dec 19, 2024, aims to raise RM19.79 million through its initial public offering (IPO).

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. 

Tax Incentives Considered To Draw Investors To Build SAF Production Hub - Johari Ghani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) is considering several tax incentives to attract investors into Malaysia to build a production hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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.

KPJ Healthcare 3Q Net Profit Stands At RM86.02 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) stood at RM86.02 million compared with RM91.74 million posted in 3Q 2023.

Malaysia-South Korea FTA Will Be Finalised Next Year - PM Anwar 

SEOUL, Nov 25 (Bernama) --  The Malaysia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be finalised next year, with both countries committed to speeding up any stalled negotiations.