Company Secretaries Should Act Without Fear Or Favour -- MAICSA President

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The role of company secretaries in Malaysia has transformed dramatically over the years.

German SMEs Keen On Exploring Collaboration Opportunities With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Recognising Malaysia as a key trading partner for Germany in ASEAN, Germany’s Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) is eager to explore new collaboration opportunities with the country.

ALPS Global Aims To Raise US$100 Mln Via Nasdaq IPO

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) – Integrated biotech group ALPS Global Holding Bhd, which is en route to a Nasdaq listing in the fourth quarter of 2024, aims to raise US$100 million to fund its expansion, clinical studies, and manufacturing plant.

Increased Funding, Industry And TVET Institutions Collaboration Needed To Empower Youth

From Mohd Ashraf Syafiq Mazlan

LYON, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- An increase in allocation for the 2025 Budget, along with close collaboration between industry players and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, is necessary to produce more highly skilled youth in the country. 

NCIA Facilitates JV Agreement Between Yenher And Danish Company Involving RM75 Mln Investment

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) has facilitated a joint venture agreement between Yenher Holdings Bhd and Danish firm Fermentationexperts A/S (FE) to form YH European Protein Asia Sdn Bhd (YHEPA).

Berjaya Langkawi Resort Unveils Chartered Flight Package, Targets 80-100 Pct Load Factor By November

LANGKAWI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Langkawi Resort has introduced a private chartered flight as part of its island holiday package, offering resort guests the convenience of flying directly from Subang SkyPark Terminal to Langkawi International Airport.

Bad Weather Conditions Likely To Boost Rubber Market Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) — The local rubber market is expected to trade higher next week due to uncertainties caused by bad weather conditions, which could boost both demand and prices, said industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia Set To Consolidate Next Week Amid Strength In Global Equities

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to consolidate within the 1,630-1,670 range next week, offering accumulation opportunities and potentially setting the stage for an upward move as market sentiment improves.

Ringgit Likely To Continue Uptrend Next Week, Trading At 4.28-4.29 Against US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue its uptrend next week, trading at 4.28 to 4.29 against the US dollar, ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Sept 17-18. 

Gold Futures To Trade In Consolidation Mode Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) is likely to trade in consolidation mode next week, ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting on Sept 17-18. 

China-Malaysia Bilateral Trade Surges To US$117.52 Bln In First 7 Months Of 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between China and Malaysia surged to US$117.52 billion (US$1 = RM4.30) in the first seven months of 2024, a 10.8 per cent increase compared with the same period last year, said Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing.

Ringgit Breaches 4.30 Level Against US Dollar, Hits 20-month High

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit breached the RM4.30 level today, hitting a 20-month high against the US dollar, as traders expect the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates between 25 and 50 basis points, said an economist.