Maintenance Fee Arrears: Should We Be Concerned?

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Unpaid maintenance fees in strata developments have reached worrying levels, with arrears estimated in the hundreds of millions — and potentially billions, if unaddressed.

Penang Business Events Industry Garners RM1.29 Bln In 2024 - Chow

BAYAN LEPAS, March 10 (Bernama) -- The business events industry in Penang achieved an estimated economic impact (EEI) of RM1.29 billion last year, marking a 24.8 per cent increase from 2023.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback On Trade War Concerns, China Deflationary Woes

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday on lingering trade war concerns while deflationary pressures in China further weighed on Asian currencies.

Petronas Announces First Oil Delivery From GKGJE Phase 4

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Petronas, through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has announced the first oil delivery from the Gumusut-Kakap/Geronggong-Jagus East (GKGJE) Phase 4 offshore project, achieved on Feb 4, 2025.

Bumi Armada Shares Rise In Early Trade After Securing Contracts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bumi Armada Bhd shares rose in early trade after the group secured two contracts worth a total of RM578.4 million from India's state-owned oil company Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC).

PDB To Reply To Bursa's Show-cause Notice With Strong Growth Prospects

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Pertama Digital Bhd (PDB) has undergone substantial progress in recent months, from securing key funding to executing strategic acquisitions and collaborations that position the company for long-term growth.

NAMLIFA Cautions Discrepancies In Private Hospital Charges Can Make Medical Insurance Unsustainable

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Family Takaful Advisors (NAMLIFA) has urged the government to address the significant price disparity between insured and cash-paying patients at private hospitals, warning that such discrepancies could make medical insurance unsustainable.

Malaysia Must Prioritise Green Shipping As Global Maritime Industry Leans Towards Protecting Environment - Consultant

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia should embrace and prioritise green shipping trends to remain relevant despite its strategic advantage along the Strait of Malacca, a global management consultant said.

Felcra Records Final Distributable Profit 2024 Of RM192.51 Mln - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA BERANG, March 8 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced a final distributable profit for 2024 amounting to RM192.51 million for Felcra Bhd’s participant project.

Gold Futures To Trade On Cautious Mode Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) --  The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade on cautious mode next week. 

ASEAN Must Leverage Australia To Boost Economic Resilience – MGBF

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must develop a parallel strategy by engaging major economies beyond the region, particularly Australia, to enhance production, productivity, and domestic consumption, Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said.

Sabah Calls On State's OGSE Companies To Grab Petronas Opportunities In Next Two Years

KOTA KINABALU, March 7 (Bernama) - The Sabah government has called on oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies in the state to grab opportunities in the sector provided by national oil company Petronas in the next two years.