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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy transition policies must be based on national realities and domestic capabilities rather than simply adhering to international pressure, said Malakoff Corporation Bhd chairman Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli on Friday expressed his appreciation to five policy officers at the ministry who played a key role in supporting his efforts to advance national economic initiatives.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to remain under pressure and could fall below US$65 per barrel (pb) due to persistent oversupply and weaker demand projections, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF Research).
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) is leveraging Islamic finance to accelerate the country’s industrial transformation, particularly in high-growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, green technology, the digital economy, and halal industries.
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By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities has revised downward its earnings forecasts for FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) constituents by 5.6 per cent for both 2025 and 2026, citing widespread underperformance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) is developing an integrated ecosystem that bridges innovation and sustainability, strengthens rural economies, and elevates Malaysia’s position as a regional frontrunner in green development.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama)— Samaiden Group Bhd’s (Samaiden) wholly-owned unit, Samaiden Legasi Timur Sdn Bhd (SLTSB), has signed a long-term lease agreement with Perbadanan Kemajuan Iktisad Negeri Kelantan (PKINK) for the development of a large-scale solar photovoltaic (LSS) power plant under Malaysia’s LSS5 programme.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Accountants play a critical role in guiding companies to improve their sustainability practices, particularly in governance by ensuring high-quality, reliable disclosures are aligned with international standards, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- In a landmark move for regional energy cooperation, leading energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore the export of renewable electricity from Vietnam to Malaysia and Singapore.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has urged ASEAN member states to embrace a fundamental shift in financing strategies to achieve the region’s ambitious energy transition goals, with cumulative investments estimated at over US$3 trillion by 2050.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) announced its highest dividend in four years at 51 sen per share, totalling over RM2.96 billion, while reaffirming its commitment to creating long-term value through sound financial management, operational strength, and community investments that benefit both shareholders and the nation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- A rousing performance across key economic sectors lifted Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), in line with the GDP advance estimates and higher than the 4.2 per cent growth recorded in 1Q 2024.