KPK Plans To Collaborate With ST, TNB To Integrate Palm Oil-Based RE Into National Grid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) plans to collaborate with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and the Energy Commission of Malaysia (ST) to utilise palm oil-based renewable energy (RE) in expanding the country's energy grid connectivity.

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. 

Brunei Seeks Partnership With Sarawak To Boost Clean Energy Initiatives

KUCHING, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Brunei is eager to explore new partnership opportunities with Sarawak to advance clean energy initiatives.

MAVCOM-CAAM Merger Progressing Well, Timeline Yet To Be Set – Hasbi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The merger of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is progressing well, though no specific timeline has been set, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said.  

Unlocking Intra-ASEAN Investment Opportunities Key To Regional Integration -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Intra-ASEAN investment opportunities remain largely untapped and significant efforts are still needed to achieve regional regulatory alignment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour.

HLTF-EI Underscores ASEAN Needs To Accelerate Intra-regional Trade, Investments -- MITI Sec-gen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The 47th High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) that convenes for the second day today underscores the need for ASEAN to accelerate efforts in deepening intra-regional trade and investment to bolster economic resilience. 

Malaysia Through ASEAN Chairmanship Will Advocate For Deeper Collaboration In Green, Sustainable Investment Frameworks - DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to positioning ASEAN as a global leader in sustainable finance and will advocate for deeper collaboration in green financing, regional energy connectivity, and the expansion of sustainable investment frameworks.

ESCAP: ASEAN Must Prioritise Sustainable Investment, Narrow Development Gaps Among Member States

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has emphasised the need for ASEAN to adopt sustainable and inclusive investment strategies as key drivers of economic resilience and growth.

Sunway Construction's FY2024 Net Profit Surges To RM186.9 Mln On Strong Project Progress

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd (SunCon) recorded a higher net profit of RM186.91 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), up from RM145.11 million a year ago.

Perlis Eyes Growth via Inland Port, Riding Penang’s E&E Wave

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Perlis is actively developing the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) and other maritime facilities to attract investors to the state while aiming to benefit from the economic spillover of strong investment inflows into Penang’s electrical and electronics  (E&E) sector.

Malaysia Sets Minimum Target Of 3,000 Smart Factories By 2030 – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) aims to establish a minimum of 3,000 smart factories by 2030 as part of Malaysia’s industrial transformation under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

FM Global Logistics Unit Partners With Three Companies To Deepen ESG Commitment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- FM Global Logistics Holdings Bhd via its wholly-owned unit FM Global Logistics Sdn Bhd has partnered with three companies, Scania Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Solarvest Energy Sdn Bhd, and JAC Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd, to deepen its commitment to the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda.