MATRADE Concludes MIHAS@Dubai With RM2.2 Bln Sales, Exceeding Target By 120 Pct

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has concluded the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Dubai with resounding success, exceeding the sales target by 120 per cent to RM2.2 billion.

Malaysia To Align Real Economy & Capital Market To Drive Inclusive Growth - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is aiming to align its real economy with ongoing developments in the capital market as the nation reinvents its economic framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia’s record FDI Solidifies position As Key Economic Player In ASEAN - Forbes

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s record achievement in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) underscores its growing prominence as a key economic player within the ASEAN region.

Analysts Remain Bullish On Dialog, Keeping It At 'Buy'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained its “buy” call for Dialog Group Bhd, with an unchanged target price of RM3, forecasting the group’s performance for financial year 2025 to remain stable, driven by sustained contributions from the upstream and midstream segments.

Ringgit Opens Higher Amid Cautious Sentiments 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid cautious sentiments due to the current global economic development, said an analyst.

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.

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.

Anwar’s Visit Sparks Special Malaysia-Brazil Collaboration

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s inaugural official visit to Brazil has paved the way for new economic opportunities for Malaysia, especially in the semiconductor industry.

Anaqua To Be Acquired By Nordic Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Anaqua announced that Nordic Capital, an experienced private equity investor in Technology & Payments globally, has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a controlling interest in Anaqua from its existing shareholders led by Astorg.

COP29: TNB Committed To Driving Malaysia's Energy Transition Goals

From Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

BAKU (Azerbaijan), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is committed to supporting Malaysia’s energy transition goals under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

New Keyto MY Plant To Advance Malaysia’s High-tech Industry - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Keyto MY Sdn Bhd's new fluid manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, is set to enhance Malaysia's industrial capabilities and diversify its high-tech manufacturing sector.  

RAM Ratings Affirms Manulife Holdings' AA2/Stable/P1 Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd has affirmed Manulife Holdings Bhd’s corporate credit ratings (CCRs) of AA2/Stable/P1.