OPR Aligns With Malaysia's Economic Prospects — BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:  

Heitech Padu Reaffirms Commitment To Execute RM1 Bln LEP Sg Perak Project

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- HeiTech Padu Bhd has reaffirmed its commitment to successfully execute the Hydro Life Extension Programme (LEP) of Sungai Perak.

In-depth Study To Be Conducted To Consider Feasibility Of Detailed Reporting Of Insurance Policy Profit And Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- A more in-depth study will be conducted to consider the feasibility of detailed reporting on the profit and loss of each medical insurance policy, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

EcoWorld Malaysia Unit To Sell Industrial Land For RM266 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s (EcoWorld Malaysia) wholly-owned subsidiary, Paragon Pinnacle Sdn Bhd, has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd for the disposal of a 23.55-hectare leasehold industrial land in Eco Business Park V for RM266.14 million cash.

Heitech Padu Expands Into Renewable Energy After Securing RM1 Bln Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Heitech Padu Bhd is set to diversify its core activities by expanding into the development, ownership, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy power plants as well as engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) services.

ASEAN Economic Ministers To Endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables At Upcoming Retreat

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) are set to endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) at the upcoming AEM’s Retreat in Johor at the end of February, aiming to drive regional economic integration, inclusivity, sustainability and digital trade.

Axis REIT’s FY2024 Net Profit Falls To RM210 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) posted a lower net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) at RM210 million, down from RM217.77 million recorded in the previous year.

US Patent Grants See Growth In 2024, Samsung Holds Top Spot

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- United States (US) patent grants have rebounded after four years of decline, rising by 3.8 per cent from calendar year 2023 to 324,043, with Samsung retaining top spot for the third year in a row, according to IFI CLAIMS Patent Services.

AirAsia Eyes 5 Mln Guest Arrivals To Sabah This Year

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Budget carrier AirAsia is expecting five million guest arrivals to Sabah through Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Tawau this year, up from the 3.7 million arrivals recorded in 2024.

Oriental Kopi IPO Oversubscribed 60 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Food and beverage (F&B) chain operator Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by approximately 60 times.  

Demographic Challenges Among Vital Points To Be Addressed In ASEAN Community Vision 2045

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Demographic challenges currently faced by ASEAN economies are among the vital points to be addressed in the ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045 for the next 20 years, said an official.

Ending Flat-rate Loan Calculations Can Curb Household Debt, Bankruptcy Risks -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposal to abolish the flat-rate method for calculating personal financing is seen as a significant step towards improving the financial health of households, said an economist.