ASEAN Rejects Any Form Of Unilaterally Imposed Tariffs - Anwar

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed that ASEAN rejects any form of unilaterally imposed tariffs, stating that such measures contradict the spirit of multilateralism.

InvestSarawak, China Energy Engineering Ink MoU For RM6 Bln Renewable Energy Projects

KUCHING, April 17 (Bernama) -- InvestSarawak and China Energy Engineering Investment Corporation Ltd (CEEIC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop large-scale renewable energy generation and infrastructure projects in Sarawak, with a potential investment value of US$1.35 billion (RM6 billion).

MIDA Facilitates RM142 Mln Energy Partnership Between Solarvest, HSS & Shizen At Osaka Expo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Solarvest Holdings Bhd, HSS Engineering Sdn Bhd, and Shizen Malaysia Sdn Bhd have formed a renewable energy (RE) partnership to undertake a 29.99MWac solar photovoltaic facility located in Gurun, Kedah with an investment of RM142 million.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst.

Pluxee Lifts FY2025 Outlook After Strong First-half Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Pluxee, a global player in employee benefits and engagement, reported total revenues of 635 million euros for the first half of fiscal year 2025 (H1 FY2025), marking organic growth of 10.8 per cent, in line with its full-year low double-digit growth objective. (1 Euro = RM5.00)

Tengku Zafrul To Meet US Trade Rep, Officials In Washington On April 24 To Discuss Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is set to meet United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia.

Aman Seterra Sanctuary To Become World's First Islamic-inspired Retirement Village

ALOR SETAR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Aman Seterra Sanctuary, which is expected to begin construction in Kuala Temoyong, Langkawi next year, is set to become the world’s first Islamic-inspired International Retirement Village.

NCER Records RM42.76 Bln Realised Investments In Penang In 2024

GEORGE TOWN, April 15 (Bernama) -- Penang continues to strengthen its position as Malaysia’s premier investment and technology innovation hub, with realised investments worth RM42.76 billion and the creation of nearly 9,000 job opportunities in 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Buying In Banking, Utilities Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, supported by selective buying interest in banking and utilities counters.

MSB Global Unveils Plans For EV Charger, Lubricant Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- MSB Global Group Bhd is accelerating its diversification efforts, with plans to launch an in-house electric vehicle (EV) charger brand by the second quarter of 2025 (2Q2025), while also preparing to transition from a trading-based business to a lubricant manufacturer.

Tengku Zafrul, Rafizi Extend Condolences On Passing Of Tun Abdullah Badawi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has extended his condolences to the family of the fifth Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN) today. 

Pernas Appoints Nor Azam As New Chief Executive Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) has appointed Datuk Nor Azam M. Taib as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective today.