Foreign Workers' EPF Contribution A Game Changer To Retain Workforce And Hire More Local Talent

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign workers' mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution will benefit Malaysia’s economy over the long term as employers will favour hiring more local talent as costs increase.

Solarvest In Good Position To Capitalise On Malaysia RE Sector Opportunities - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Solarvest Holdings Bhd is well positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities in the Malaysia renewable energy (RE) sector by leveraging on its strong market share in solar energy.

Epic Targets Higher FY2025 Revenue Following New Petronas Contracts -- CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (Epic) is targeting a higher revenue of RM470 million for the financial year 2025 (FY2025), following its strong FY2024 performance that saw revenue reaching RM403.8 million, the highest in the company’s history.

Gold Futures Close Marginally Lower As Markets Monitor Shifts In Geopolitical Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally lower due to a shift in geopolitical sentiment, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Bursa Malaysia Continues Uptrend At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, boosted by renewed buying interest in selected heavyweights in the banking and utilities sectors amid positive sentiment.

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

Petronas, Petros Fine-Tuning Details On Gas Aggregator Role

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is working closely with the federal government, Sarawak government as well as Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) on the details of the future arrangement regarding Petros’s role as the state’s gas aggregator.

Govt's Investment Injection In Sapura Energy 'A Beacon Of Hope' For Vendors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The government’s RM1.1 billion investment in Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) is a crucial lifeline for vendors grappling with severe cash flow challenges due to outstanding payments, amounting to approximately more than RM10 million, offering a much-needed boost to the local oil and gas ecosystem.

Malaysia Mission Calls On WTO To Play Crucial Role Amid Global Trade War

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the WTO has called on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to play a crucial role and “show its ability and readiness” to address global trade challenges, such as “unilateral actions by certain countries that lead to (a) trade war.”

Ringgit To Remain Defensive Next Week, Trading Within 4.43-4.44 Range Against Greenback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain defensive within the 4.43-4.44 range against the US dollar next week, as cautious investor sentiment continues to strengthen demand for the greenback as a safe-haven currency, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week.