ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

Sarawak Expands Global Footprint At Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government, through the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), continues to strengthen its global presence via participation in the world’s premier connectivity and technology event, Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025, to be held March 3-6, 2025.

BearingPoint Achieves Record Revenue In 2024, Focuses On Future Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint reported a record 1.069 billion euros in revenue for 2024, marking its fourth consecutive year of growth. (1 Euro = RM4.62)

RHB Bank's Net Profit Surges To RM3.12 Bln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd’s net profit increased to RM3.12 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM2.81 billion in FY2023, driven by strong total income growth.

Nambawan Super Goes Live With SmartStream’s AI-driven Air Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- SmartStream Technologies, the financial transaction lifecycle management (TLM) and solutions provider, announced that Nambawan Super Limited (NSL), Papua New Guinea's largest superannuation company, has successfully implemented SmartStream’s Air application for artificial intelligence (AI) data processing, enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency.

ICW, BuildXpo 2025 Aims To Reach RM700 Mln In Sales This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Following a successful year generating RM654 million in sales, the International Construction Week (ICW) and the Malaysia International Building and Construction Industry Exhibition (BuildXpo) 2025 aim to achieve a projected sales target of at least RM700 million this year.

Anaqua Acquired By Nordic Capital To Boost IP Management Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Anaqua has announced that Nordic Capital, a technology & payments private equity investor, has acquired a controlling interest in the company from Astorg.

ASEAN Must Build Resilient Supply Chains To Navigate Geostrategic Shifts – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 -- ASEAN must build a robust and resilient supply chain ecosystem within the region to withstand looming geostrategic challenges, such as the recent tariffs imposed by the United States and the counter-tariffs by those on the receiving end, said Prime Minister  Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Affin Bank's Profit Up 26.7 Pct In 2024 Amid Higher Income, Write-back Of Impairment Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit increased 26.7 per cent to RM509.70 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM402.19 million in the preceding year due to a higher income as well as higher write-back of credit impairment losses by RM229.6 million.

Petronas' Profit Slips 32 Pct To RM55.1 Bln In FY2024 Due To Unfavourable Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) net profit fell by 32 per cent to RM55.1 billion in financial year 2024 ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM80.7 billion in FY2023, in line with the lower average realised prices and favourable tax adjustments in 2023. 

Malaysia Accelerates Digitalisation Through Training Programmes And AI Development -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) – The government is committed to accelerating Malaysia’s digital transformation by strengthening talent development in technology fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), to ensure the workforce is ready to face the challenges of the digital economy.

MAHB Privatisation Signals Major Changes For Malaysia’s Airport Sector -- Aviation Experts 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The privatisation and delisting of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) represents a crucial turning point for the country’s aviation industry, offering a chance to improve operational efficiency and service quality across its airports, analysts opined.