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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and systematic approach to re-organise smallholder rubber farmers into a federation, coupled with replanting of higher-yielding rubber tree varieties, will be critical for Malaysia to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- Halal digital technology provider Serunai Commerce Sdn Bhd has teamed up with Jordan to enhance the country’s halal ecosystem under the reverse linkage modality of the Islamic Development Bank (Islamic DB).
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives climbed for the fourth consecutive day of trading on Friday due to higher soybean oil prices as well as weaker production outlook in the coming weeks, a dealer said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Citaglobal Bhd, through wholly-owned subsidiary Sinergi Dayang Sdn Bhd, is acquiring a piece of land measuring 6,410 sq metres (0.63 hectare) at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, for RM73 million.
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed slightly higher on Friday, taking the cue from steady benchmark crude oil prices and concerns over natural rubber supply shortages due to wet weather in major producing countries, a dealer said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking system maintained strong liquidity buffers in December 2024, with an aggregate Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 160.7 per cent, up from 147.9 per cent in November, supporting ongoing financial intermediation, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank, has declared distributions totalling more than RM34 million for four funds for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, will facilitate Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN Economic Agreements, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Weststar-GAP Aviation LDA, a joint venture between Timor GAP-Timor Gas Petroleo, EP, and Weststar Aviation Timor, Unipessoal, LDA, has secured a helicopter transportation services contract with an Australian energy company Santos NA (19-12) Pty Ltd worth US$40 million or RM175.6 million.
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IPOH, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate transactions value hit RM217.46 billion in 2024, far exceeding the initial target of RM100 billion set at the beginning of the year, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The partnership between Weststar GAP Ltd and globally recognised oil and gas leader Santos Australia is a testament to the strong potential for enhanced trade and business ties between Malaysia, Timor-Leste and Australia, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Global air passenger demand reached a record high in 2024, with total traffic rising 10.4 per cent compared to the previous year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).