Economy Continues To Grow Despite Tariff Uncertainties - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR). 

RHB Investment Bank Maintains OPR Forecast At 3.00 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has maintained its base case forecast for the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent throughout 2025. 

RHB Investment Bank Maintains ‘Buy’ Call On SD Guthrie, Expects Improved Output

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has reiterated its “Buy” recommendation for SD Guthrie Bhd, with expectations of improved output in the coming quarters, as the the plantation company enters the peak output season in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025).

MN Holdings JV Bags RM49.99 Mln Sub-contract From Gamuda Engineering

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- MN Holdings Bhd’s (MNHB) unit, Mutu Nusantara Sdn Bhd and its joint venture partner, Protech Builders Sdn Bhd, have secured a sub-contract worth RM49.99 million from Gamuda Engineering Sdn Bhd for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fit-out works of a data centre.

CIMB Bank To Purchase 16 Properties From EPF For RM210 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary CIMB Bank Bhd will purchase 16 properties from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for a total cash consideration of RM209.81 million. 

ECWI Up After Ending Agreement Limiting Its Role In Malaysian Property Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Eco World International Bhd’s (ECWI) share price rose in the morning trading session after the company’s proposal to end a collaboration it entered into with Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia) to explore property investment and development opportunities in Malaysia.

ASEAN To Look Into Nuclear Energy Potential As Clean, Stable Energy Source

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries are examining the prospects of nuclear energy as a clean and stable source of electricity, with the potential to replace fossil fuel-based generation sources and support the regional energy transition agenda. 

RISDA Finds New Source of Wealth For The Country, Eyes Launch By Early 2026

By Nadia Jumri

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) is finalising a preliminary study on the development of biofuel products based on scrap rubber, with a target to announce its effectiveness for widespread use by early 2026. 

RISDA Finds New Source of Wealth For The Country, Eyes Launch By Early 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) is finalising a preliminary study on the development of biofuel products based on scrap rubber, with a target to announce its effectiveness for widespread use by early 2026. 

Sabah's GDP Projected To Increase To RM84.9 Bln In 2024

KOTA KINABALU, April 30 (Bernama) -- Sabah's economy has shown positive growth, with a projected gross domestic product (GDP) of RM84.9 billion in 2024 compared to RM83.2 billion in 2023.

Al Zorah To Debut Luxury Beachfront Resort Ajman With Four Seasons In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Al Zorah Development Company, a partnership between the Government of Ajman and Solidere International, together with Four Seasons, has announced plans to open Four Seasons Resort Ajman at Al Zorah in 2026.

Sabah's GDP Increases To RM83.2 Bln Last Year - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, April 29 (Bernama) -- Sabah's economy has shown positive growth as its gross domestic product (GDP) rose to RM83.2 billion last year from RM82.1 billion in 2023, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.