Etiqa Unveils Malaysia's First Independent EV Repair Network

Akwel Anticipates Minor Sales Drop For Current Fiscal Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, the automotive and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) components manufacturer, has posted a net income of 20.2 million euros, giving a net margin of 3.8 per cent for the first half of 2024. (1 euro = RM4.68)

Malaysia's August Inflation Eases To 1.9 Pct - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation rate for August 2024 has eased to 1.9 per cent, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching 133.2, compared to 130.7 in the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

Govt Needs To Address Gaps In National Grids To Foster Renewable Energy Production

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government should allocate more resources to improve the national grid and substations, said Singapore's Asiarecs Pte Ltd.

Proton e.MAS 7 Tour Kicks Off Oct 5, Eyeing EV Market Lead

By Zarul Effendi Razali

SHAH ALAM, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd is confident that the Proton e.MAS 7 Tour will help the national carmaker achieve its goal of making the Proton e.MAS 7 the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) in the country.

Energy Commission To Issue Guidelines As Regulatory Framework For CRESS - PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The Energy Commission will issue guidelines as a regulatory framework for industry players and stakeholders interested in participating in the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS), said the Ministry of Energy Transition and Natural Resources (PETRA).

Malaysia Joins Six Countries To Ratify UK’s Accession Into CPTPP

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has officially ratified the United Kingdom's (UK) accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a significant milestone as it is effectively Malaysia’s first bilateral free trade agreement with the UK.

Sulaiman Mahbob: Steering MIDA Through Economic Crossroads

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- As Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob concludes his tenure as chairman of the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on Sept 2, 2024, his leadership has left an indelible mark on Malaysia’s investment landscape.

Malaysia's Exports And Imports Of Goods To Recover, Rebound This Year -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its projection that Malaysia’s goods exports and imports will recover and rebound to 5.2 per cent and 11.2 per cent growth, respectively, in 2024, following a more robust performance in August.

Trade Rises 18.6 Pct To RM252.65 Bln In August, Fastest Growth Rate In 22 Months

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade has continued its stellar performance in August, growing 18.6 per cent year-on-year to RM252.65 billion -- the fastest growth rate in 22 months, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook On China's Non-life Insurance Segment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on China’s non-life insurance segment, citing several factors that include a supportive regulatory environment, increased health insurance awareness and strong growth potential in the electric vehicle (EV) insurance market.

RHB IB Lifts 2024 TIV Forecast To 790,000 Units

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has raised its total industry volume (TIV) forecast for this year to 790,000 units, up from its previous estimate of 740,000 units.