By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) – The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of the proposed 30 per cent rise in port tariffs, particularly for container handling and storage, as it will have major implications on cost of doing business for manufacturers and shippers.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Temp Connect, a groundbreaking platform designed to redefine staffing, has announced its global launch with a mission to revolutionise the staffing industry and offer innovative solutions for a modern workforce.
KUCHING, March 3 (Bernama) -- Grab Malaysia and the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd (SDEC) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the digital transformation in Sarawak, particularly in its tourism and small business sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to drive Malaysia’s economic resilience and energy security, announcing a strong and sustainable financial performance for 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Tha national household debt, which stood at RM1.63 trillion as at end-December 2024 -- equivalent to 84.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) -- was much lower than household financial assets, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s airlines, which operates Malaysia Airlines Bhd and Firefly will be allocating over 200 additional flights during the upcoming Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri peak travel period to accommodate the expected surge in travel demand.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has signed an RM18.5 million Tawarruq Financing Facility agreement with Firma Atasan Sdn Bhd to support the first phase of the Juru Hills Affordable Housing Project in Penang.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd’s profit after zakat and tax for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 increased nine per cent to RM378.1 million compared to RM347.1 million posted in 2023.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The privatisation and delisting of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) represents a crucial turning point for the country’s aviation industry, offering a chance to improve operational efficiency and service quality across its airports, analysts opined.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Derivatives recorded an all-time high of 22.75 million contracts traded across all products in 2024, up 19 per cent from 19.11 million contracts in 2022, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to positioning ASEAN as a global leader in sustainable finance and will advocate for deeper collaboration in green financing, regional energy connectivity, and the expansion of sustainable investment frameworks.
PETALING JAYA, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd expects tough competition in its motors division this year due to an over supply of vehicles from China, according to group chief executive officer Datuk Jeffri Salim Davidson.
