MATRADE Surpasses RM300 Mln In Trade Prospects At 7th CIIE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has recorded over RM300 million in trade prospects at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, exceeding its initial target of RM160 million.  

Malaysia Spends RM150 Mln On Vietnamese Rubber To Meet Rising Industry Demand

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia procured 24,800 tonnes of Vietnamese rubber worth US$35.2 million (RM150 million) from January to October 2024 to meet the rising needs of the country’s diversifying rubber industry. 

COP29: TNB Committed To Driving Malaysia's Energy Transition Goals

From Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

BAKU (Azerbaijan), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is committed to supporting Malaysia’s energy transition goals under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

MIDF Amanah Downgrades CelcomDigi To 'Neutral'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has downgraded CelcomDigi Bhd to a “neutral” call with a lower target price of RM3.53 based on the telecommunications company’s third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) results. 

UEM Sunrise Gets Nod For Mixed-used Residential Project In Perth

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- UEM Sunrise Bhd has secured development approval from Development WA, the Western Australian state government’s central land and development agency, for its Subiaco East mixed-use residential project in Perth.

RAM Ratings Affirms Manulife Holdings' AA2/Stable/P1 Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd has affirmed Manulife Holdings Bhd’s corporate credit ratings (CCRs) of AA2/Stable/P1.

Strong Malaysia-UAE Trade Ties In Halal Industry Underscore High Demand, Trust Within MENA Region -- Ahmad Zahid

DUBAI, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The strong trade relationship between Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the halal industry underscores the high demand and trust in Malaysia’s premium halal products within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

CelcomDigi Posts Slightly Lower 3Q Profit Of RM436.98 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd posted a slightly lower net profit of RM436.98 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to RM455.72 million in the previous corresponding quarter.

RM11 MAHB Privatisation Offer Provides Immediate Gains For Investors – CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The offer to privatise Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) at RM11 per share provides an opportunity for investors to realise immediate gains, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Kossan Shares Rise In Early Trade Despite Weaker 3Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade after the company announced an interim and special dividend, despite weaker results for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024).

Brazil-Malaysia Semiconductor Collaboration To Make Malaysia A Regional Industrial Gateway - Tg Zafrul

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia is poised to become a regional industrial gateway following its collaborations with Brazil in the semiconductor sector, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bank Muamalat Forms Partnerships To Expand Social Finance Initiatives

KUCHING, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has expanded its social finance initiatives through several partnerships sealed at the ongoing Financial Literacy Carnival (KCK) 2024, which will run until tomorrow.