Malaysia’s Tech Sector Earnings To Grow This Year Amid Tariff Headwinds -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector earnings are projected to grow this year, riding on stronger demand and overall recovery in the semiconductor space amid the United States (US) tariff headwinds, said analysts.

Malaysia's ENERGAS Rated Excellent, Says AM Best

Majority Of Local Banks Hold Above-Average ESG Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Majority of Malaysian banks have environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings that surpass average benchmarks, aligning well with international standards and rivaling those of Singapore banks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Kerjaya Prospek Bags RM51.03 Mln Contract In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd, has received a contract from Persada Mentari Sdn Bhd (PMSB) to execute and complete piling and earthworks for a proposed service apartment in Penang, valued at RM51.03 million. 

Sapura Industrial Eyes Collaboration With China's ZZ Tech To Make Battery Components

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Sapura Industrial Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Sib Ventures Sdn Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding with China-based Zhejiang Zhongze Precision Technology Co Ltd (ZZ Tech) to set up a battery component manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

Malaysia-Arm Deal To Drive Semiconductor Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's partnership with United Kingdom-based Arm Holdings Plc (ARM) will help to elevate Malaysia into a high-value economy, igniting the front-end semiconductor ecosystem while fostering growth of local semiconductor firms over the long term.

Yayasan Selangor Appoints Raja Nazirin Shah As New CEO

SHAH ALAM, March 3 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Selangor has appointed Raja Nazirin Shah Raja Mohamad as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective today.

Wasco Delivers Best Financial Performance In FY2024, Declares 2 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Energy solution provider Wasco Bhd delivered its best annual financial performance in the year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) with a 41.2 per cent jump in net profit to RM153.04 million.

Mah Sing's Net Profit Rises To RM240.75 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd's net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) rose to RM240.75 million from RM215.29 million recorded in FY2023, demonstrating the resilient demand for its affordably priced and strategically located developments.

Give Asean Secretariat More Clout To Get Countries To Rescind Non-Tariff Barriers -- Nazir Razak

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Jakarta-based ASEAN Secretariat should be given more clout to flag countries that resort to non-tariff barriers (NTBs).

TM Net Profit Rises 7.8 Pct To RM2 Bln, Declares 2nd Interim And Special Dividends 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) net profit rose 7.8 per cent to RM2.01 billion for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM1.87 billion recorded a year ago, due to lower net finance costs and the recognition of remaining one-off tax credits.

HLTF-EI Underscores ASEAN Needs To Accelerate Intra-regional Trade, Investments -- MITI Sec-gen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The 47th High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) that convenes for the second day today underscores the need for ASEAN to accelerate efforts in deepening intra-regional trade and investment to bolster economic resilience.