Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 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). 

Nagasaki Ceramics Company Keen To Expand In Malaysia

NAGASAKI (Japan), Sept 7 (Bernama) – Maruhiro Inc., a ceramics trading company based in the Nagasaki prefecture, Japan, is keen to expand to Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Range-bound With Upside Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain range-bound with a slight upward bias next week, as investors await new catalysts to determine the market’s direction.

Palm Oil: Malaysia On The Right Track To Be Classified As Low-risk Country - Johari

KUALA LANGAT, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track to be classified as a low-risk country in palm oil production, particularly with its mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, said Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

Citaglobal-Masdar Consortium Shortlisted For 200MW Solar Project In Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- A consortium comprising Citaglobal Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Citaglobal Renewable Energy Sdn Bhd and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) has been shortlisted by the Energy Commission of Malaysia to develop a large-scale solar (LSS) photovoltaic plant with a capacity of 200-megawatt (MW) at the Chereh Dam in Kuantan, Pahang. 

Market Determines Vehicle Prices, Not The Govt -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Vehicle selling prices in Malaysia are not controlled by the government and are determined by the market, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Mirroring Weaker Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower on Thursday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets, with sentiment being clouded by uncertainty over the US interest rate moves and persistent geopolitical crisis.

Malaysia Aims To Diversify Supply Chains In Semiconductor Sector -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to diversify supply chains in the semiconductor sector to ensure that foreign and local investments remain strong and resilient, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

13MP To Ensure Malaysia Stays Competitive Through Digitalisation, Value Creation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) --The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is an important document that outlines the country’s development strategy for the next five years with the aim of ensuring Malaysia remains competitive amid an increasingly challenging global landscape.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today, mirroring the performance of regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Sarawak Advances Green Energy Initiative With Pilot Hydrogen Export Projects, Global Partnerships

KUCHING, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak continues to strengthen its position as a regional green energy leader through pilot hydrogen export projects and strategic partnerships with foreign countries, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Sarawak Electricity Ordinance Amendment Unlocks Potential For New Generation Projects

KUCHING, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The recent amendment to the Sarawak Electricity Ordinance marked a major turning point for the state’s energy sector, said State Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi.