TNG Digital Launches Full eKYC Today

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's largest integrated financial technology provider, TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, is implementing 100 per cent electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) verification starting today.

MATRADE, EXIM Bank Ink MoU To Boost Trade Promotion

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening trade promotion collaboration on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Mixed Wall Street Overnight

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today amid Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight as the overall sentiment was affected by the latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Global Tech Upcycle, Front-loading Activities To Support Malaysia's Trade Performance In 4Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The global tech upcycle and front-loading activities will likely support Malaysia's trade performance in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Brazil At Sweet Spot For Malaysian Semiconductor Industry To De-risk Supply Chain - Tengku Zafrul

From M. Saraswathi

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The largest South American country Brazil is strategically located for Malaysian semiconductor industry’s “Plus One” strategy to de-risk their supply chain resiliency.

Dialog Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM150.97 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM150.97 million for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) compared to a net profit of RM132.17 million in the same quarter last year. 

MIHAS@Dubai 2024 Capable Of Surpassing RM1 Bln Initial Export Sales Target -- DPM

DUBAI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Malaysia International Halal Showcase expo in Dubai (MIHAS@ Dubai 2024) can exceed the initial export sales target of RM1 billion, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

MATRADE Surpasses RM300 Mln In Trade Prospects At 7th CIIE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has recorded over RM300 million in trade prospects at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, exceeding its initial target of RM160 million.  

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Fed Rate Caution

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s mixed overnight performance, as sentiment remained cautious over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate trajectory.  

Efforts To Deal With Anti-Palm Oil Campaign Remain Despite MPOB Office Closure Abroad - Chan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The closure of a few Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) offices abroad does not affect efforts to deal with the anti-palm oil campaign and the negative perception of the commodity in the international market, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Rafizi: 13MP To Focus On Talent Development Reforms

KANGAR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises a need for talent development reforms in the country to meet workforce needs in the high-income economic sector, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Malaysia's Economic Growth To Remain Modest Amid External Challenges - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).