Singapore Retains Top Spot For Financial Inclusion Globally - Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Singapore is once again the world’s most financially inclusive market for the third year in a row, among 41 markets analysed, as measured by Principal Financial Group's third edition of the Global Financial Inclusion Index.

Indian Refiners' Palm Oil Purchase Cancellation To Be Short-lived -- Johari

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Indian refiners' decision to cancel approximately 100,000 metric tonnes of palm oil purchases in response to its government’s recent import tax hike is considered a temporary measure, said Malaysia’s Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today.

Curia's Refreshed Brand Features Key Capabilities, Personalised Approach Across Service Offerings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Curia, a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation, has unveiled its refreshed brand highlighting key capabilities and a personalised approach across small molecules, generic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and biologics.

IBM Backs Malaysia’s Aspiration To Nurture New Generation Of Digital Professionals

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a demand for 42,835 digital jobs in the first quarter of 2024, highlighting the increasing importance of digital roles in industries such as banking and manufacturing.

ASEAN Must Remain Neutral To Boost Regional Investment - Tengku Zafrul

VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must maintain its neutrality in the face of global geopolitical tensions to stimulate foreign investments in the region, said Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Black & Veatch To Tackle Southeast Asia’s Increasingly Complex Energy Transition At Enlit Asia 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Economies across Southeast Asia must overcome increasing energy transition complexities as they balance energy security and lower carbon emissions, according to Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical human infrastructure solutions.

Northport's Capacity, Efficiency To Improve With Newly-completed Container Yard

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) --  Northport (Malaysia) Bhd has completed its latest container yard, Block K, adding 662,256 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to its capacity based on dwell time of five days.

Malaysia Will Not Be Complacent Despite Current Achievement - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the government will not be complacent or “rest on its laurels,” but will remain vigilant in the face of regional and global challenges, even as structural reforms yield positive results.

Malaysia To Focus On Strengthening Economic Cooperation, Attracting Investments In ASEAN Summit

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will focus on strengthening economic cooperation in ASEAN and enhancing regional trade and investment at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits that will begin tomorrow in Laos.

AM Best Gears Up For Indonesia Rendez-Vous Conference In Bali, Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best announced that it will sponsor, exhibit and lead a session at the 28th Indonesia Rendez-Vous Conference, taking place in Bali, Indonesia, from Oct 9 to 12.

Msia: 53 PCT Of E&E, Semiconductor Companies Optimistic On Business Outlook In 4Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- According to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), 53 per cent of companies in the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor sectors are optimistic about the business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q).

USIM Expert Highlights Pakistan's ICT Potential For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Industry players in the digital and information and communication technology (ICT) sectors should view Pakistan as a market with significant growth potential for their expertise and innovative products.