1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must urgently prioritise industrial sustainability by embracing a bio-based economy to remain competitive and sustainable in the global market, particularly in the palm oil sector, according to an expert.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), in collaboration with the Sustainable Oil Palm Growers Cooperative (KPSM) Sugut Paitan, Sabah, has introduced a pilot project under the Excavator Grant Scheme to help smallholders boost productivity.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 99 per cent of the ASEAN business ecosystem, stand to lose US$237.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) in potential revenue if they fail to transition to greener and sustainable practices.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Grab Malaysia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to support the digitalisation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under MDEC’s Business Digitalisation Initiative.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and TikTok Shop Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the ASEAN SME Upskilling and Digitalisation Programme.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Tianjin Binhai High-tech Industrial Development Area, established in 1988 and recognised as one of the first national-level high-tech industrial development zones in 1991, has evolved into a key hub for innovation, spearheading technological innovation in northern China.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- BYD Energy Storage and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) recently signed the world's largest grid-scale energy storage projects contracts with a capacity of 12.5 gigawatt hours (GWh) at the time.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has initiated a groundbreaking project to redefine urban transportation by mapping air corridors and developing a regulatory framework for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones.
1y ago
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The concept of “green halal”, despite being unfamiliar to many, plays a vital role in driving business growth by merging halal and sustainable practices, said Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd (AIS).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd has awarded the Yinson4Youth (Y4Y) grant to both SOLS Foundation and SAGEMAKER ASIA PLT, with each organisation receiving a RM50,000 grant.
1y ago
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Government-owned companies have been urged to fully adopt the e-SelfAudit system as an auditing method reform aimed at strengthening corporate governance.