Johor Records Highest Investments In Malaysia Of RM30.1 Bln In 1Q 2025

JOHOR BAHRU, June 11 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded the highest investment performance in Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, with approved investments amounting to RM30.1 billion, positioning the state as the national leader in investments.

Putra Heights Incident Boosts Insurance Awareness, Growth – Liberty CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s general insurance industry is set to expand further in the next few years due to greater awareness of the importance of insurance coverage after the unfortunate Putra Heights gas explosion, which caused extensive damage to homes and properties.

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback Amid Challenging Global Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday as the greenback strengthened amid renewed volatility from a challenging global economy outlook for the second half of 2025.

MITI Has Not Appointed New Chairman For HDC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has yet to appoint a new chairman for Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) following the end of former chairman Khairul Azwan Harun’s contract.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback On Profit-Taking After Recent Gains

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as cautious traders took profit after recent gains amid continued uncertainty in the global economic outlook.

TNB Delivers Operational Excellence While Strengthening Its Impact On Communities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia advances its ambition to become a regional digital hub, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to power critical infrastructure for the sector.

ASEAN Summit Key To Timor-Leste's Full Membership Roadmap, Oman's Exploration Of Cooperation

By Amanina Mohamad Yusof and Mohd Ashraf Shafiq Mazlan

SEPANG, May 22 (Bernama) -- As the ASEAN Summit set to begin next Monday, Timor-Leste has expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to learn and deepen its integration into the regional bloc, describing the upcoming summit as a vital platform to deepen its understanding of ASEAN processes and fulfil its ASEAN membership roadmap.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Greenback On Concerns Over US Fiscal Health

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher on Wednesday as concerns over the fiscal health of the United States continued to weigh on the greenback.

Petronas, Petros To Play Roles In Accordance With Existing Laws -- Abang Johari

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) will carry out their respective roles in accordance with the provisions of federal and state laws, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

EPMS Partners Sinopec SLT, ICSB To Explore Offshore O&G Projects

KOTA KINABALU, May 20 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Marine Services Sdn Bhd (EPMS), a subsidiary of EPIC Bhd, has signed a strategic partnership with SINOPEC Heavy Lifting and Transportation Co. Ltd. (SINOPEC SLT) and Innoprise Corporation Sdn Bhd (ICSB), the investment arm of Yayasan Sabah Group.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar Following US Credit Rating Downgrade

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, supported by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) which fell 0.71 per cent to 100.376 following a downgrade of the United States government's sovereign credit rating.

Main Market-bound Paradigm REIT Aims To Raise RM560 Mln From IPO

PETALING JAYA, May 16 (Bernama) -- Main Market-bound Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (Paradigm REIT) aims to raise RM560 million from its initial public offering (IPO).