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KOTA KINABALU, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Sabah Energy Council (MTS) has given the nod to three local companies to conduct feasibility study as a proactive measure to involve local industry players in the development of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology in Sabah.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating to A- (excellent) from A (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “a-” (excellent) from “a” (excellent) of Bermuda’s Evergreen Insurance Company Limited (EICL).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), will soon release the findings of a report examining the impact of excess capacity from China, particularly in the iron and steel sector.
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).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Monday, buoyed by optimism over Malaysia’s domestic outlook, which offset concerns about the direction of US interest rates.
From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical importance of strengthening cooperation within the Global South, calling for the harnessing of non-traditional alliances with a clear emphasis on fostering equitable growth and development.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) expects the rubber market to trade positively next week, following the delay in the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- In an era defined by rapid global disruptions from economic shocks to climate challenges, there is a need for a fundamental shift in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on how it approaches economic cooperation that allows all economies, regardless of size, to thrive.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, buoyed by rising optimism that China would increase its economic stimulus measures to prop up its economy, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s removal from the United States Treasury’s (Treasury) monitoring list indicated that the country’s economic and foreign exchange policies are now viewed as balanced and transparent, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Despite the absence of mega project developments in Budget 2025, existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth next year, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is projected to average 2.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent in 2025, factoring in domestic policy measures outlined in Budget 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
