Malaysia Poised To Strengthen Capital Market With Family Offices - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to strengthen its capital market, local businesses, and global competitiveness, backed by a conducive environment for family offices and a robust regulatory framework that encourages reinvestment of wealth within the country, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

Malaysia's Ogse Players Must Tap Energy Transition Expertise To Reach Consumer Markets -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Local oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) players must leverage energy transition expertise to reach downstream consumer markets, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

SC Chairmanship Of ACMF Focuses On Strengthening Resilience Of Asean Capital Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) this year represents an opportunity to advance regional collaboration and build better connected and resilient capital markets within ASEAN.

INSKEN Aims To Train 17,552 Entrepreneurs Through 13 Programmes This Year - Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Institut Keusahawanan Negara Berhad (INSKEN) aims to train and mentor 17,552 entrepreneurs through 13 programmes this year to enhance their competitiveness.

CILTM Sabah Backs Labuan’s Growth As A Regional Maritime Hub

LABUAN, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section has been tasked by CILT Malaysia to drive the growth and development of Labuan’s logistics and transport industry.

MITI Backs High-tech Investments To Boost Malaysian Workforce - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) continues to support investments that introduce cutting-edge technology and enhance the skills and quality of the local workforce to keep Malaysia globally competitive.

LyondellBasell, Covestro Announce Permanent Closure Of Maasvlakte PO11 Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) and Covestro have jointly decided to permanently close the Propylene Oxide Styrene and Monomer (POSM) production unit (PO11) at the Maasvlakte site in the Netherlands.

RegASK Leaders Honoured In 2025 ‘Pros To Know’ For Supply Chain Excellence

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- RegASK, a global regulatory intelligence company, has been recognised in the prestigious 2025 Pros to Know Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Medical Korea 2025 To Spotlight AI-powered Healthcare, Medical Tourism

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Medical Korea 2025 (the 15th Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference), will be held for four days beginning March 20, at Coex, Seoul, South Korea.

Foreign Workers' EPF Contribution A Game Changer To Retain Workforce And Hire More Local Talent

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign workers' mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution will benefit Malaysia’s economy over the long term as employers will favour hiring more local talent as costs increase.

MPRC Calls On OGSE Players To Consider Strategic Partnerships

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies have been urged to consider strategic partnerships to be more competitive and get more energy transition opportunities beyond the industry.  

Jewellery Makers Continue To Shine Despite Soaring Gold Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's jewellery sector remains resilient, with robust demand continuing despite rising gold prices, largely fuelled by deep-rooted cultural appreciation for gold as both a symbol of wealth and a trusted investment or “safe haven” asset.