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Economic

Bank Islam Launches Second Tranche Of Sukuk Wakalah Amounting To RM250 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has launched its second tranche of additional Tier-1 capital sukuk wakalah from its RM5.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah Programme amounting to RM250 million Perpetual Non-Call five years.

Cebu Pacific Signs Purchase Agreement For Up To 152 A321 Neos, Valued At US$24 Bln 

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' low-cost carrier, has signed a landmark purchase agreement with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney for up to 152 A321neo aircraft, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. 

Samaiden's Unit Bags RM39.17 Mln Negeri Sembilan Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Samaiden Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Samaiden Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM39.17 million main contract from Bahau Power Sdn Bhd to develop a 10-megawatt (MWac) large-scale solar photovoltaic power plant in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan.

Sunway's Unit Acquires Freehold Land In KL For RM320 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sunway Melawati Sdn Bhd, has entered into a sales and purchase agreement with Viva Impian Sdn Bhd (VISB) to acquire a parcel of land for RM320 million in Cheras, here.

Econpile Unit Secures Two Contracts Worth Combined RM33.3 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Econpile Holdings Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, Econpile (M) Sdn Bhd, has secured two contracts worth a combined RM33.3 million from Sg Besi Construction Sdn Bhd.

Malaysian Govt leads In BPAM 3Q 2024 Bond League Tables With RM55.68 Bln Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government has been named the overall top bond issuer in Bond Pricing Agency Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s (BPAM) Bond League Tables reports for the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, with a total issuance of RM55.68 billion.

YAPEIM Empowers Underprivileged Entrepreneurs With Capital Funding

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YAPEIM) is committed to supporting entrepreneurs from underprivileged backgrounds by providing business capital funding.

KIP REIT Secures Approval For RM320 Mln Acquisition Of DPulze Shopping Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) has secured shareholders’ approval to acquire DPulze Shopping Centre in Cyberjaya for RM320 million.

Curium Join Forces With PeptiDream For Prostate Cancer Theranostics in Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Curium, a world leader in nuclear medicine, has entered into a strategic partnership with PDRadiopharma Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PeptiDream, for the clinical development, regulatory filing, and commercialisation in Japan of two agents, 177Lu-PSMA-I&T and 64Cu-PSMA-I&T.

Indonesian Tycoon Lauds Anwar's Affirmative Action To Safeguard Bumiputera Interests

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The affirmative action taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration to protect Bumiputera interests is a positive step, according to Indonesia’s former Economic Minister Chairul Tanjung.

Oracle's Investment Reflects Global Tech Companies' Confidence In Malaysia - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Oracle's investment decision reflects the confidence and commitment of global technology companies in Malaysia's potential as a regional gateway for cloud infrastructure and supporting the growth of the regional artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.

Oracle's Investment Set To Propel Malaysia's Digital Economy And Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Oracle's investment in Malaysia's artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing sectors is set to catalyse substantial growth within the country's digital economy, enhancing technological innovation and economic competitiveness.