Hartalega 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM8.63 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Hartalega Holdings Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM8.63 million for the second quarter (2Q) ended Sept 30, 2024 (FY2025) compared to RM27.70 million in the same quarter last year.

Malaysia's IPO Surge Reflects Investor Confidence In Local Bourse

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) – Bursa Malaysia Bhd is experiencing a resurgence in initial public offerings (IPOs) as 2024 draws to a close, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the local bourse.

Unit Price Index Of Steel And Metal Down By -0.6 Pct To -4.9 Pct In October -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel and metal recorded a decrease between -0.6 per and -4.9 per cent in most parts of Malaysia in October 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Dexcom Opens Penang Manufacturing Facility With RM2.83 Bln Investment

BATU KAWAN, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- US-based medical devices company Dexcom Inc has officially opened its new manufacturing facility, also its first offshore manufacturing site outside the United States, in Batu Kawan, Penang.

Kerjaya Prospek's Shares Up Following Plans To Expand Property Portfolio In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd shares rose in early trade in Bursa Malaysia today after the company expanded its property portfolio in Penang.

KL To Host ‘World Of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN’ International Business Forum On Nov 26-27

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The “World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN” International Business Forum, scheduled to be hosted in the capital here on Nov 26-27, is aimed to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.

RSPO, HCVN Sign MoU To Strengthen Ecosystem Protection In Palm Oil Industry

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday with the High Conservation Value Network (HCVN) to enhance efforts in safeguarding high conservation values (HCVs) and high carbon stock (HCS) forests integral to sustainable palm oil production.

Biban24 Wraps Up With US$9 Bln In Agreements, Fuelling Saudi's SME Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Agreements worth over US$9 billion were signed at Biban24, Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) forum, organised by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom. (US$1=RM4.38)

Ambank Foresees Slightly Slower 3Q GDP Growth At 5.1 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group foresees a slightly slower year-on-year (y-o-y)  gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.1 per cent for Malaysia in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024), down from the official advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.

CIMB Securities Projects Stronger Throughput Growth For Westports In 2025 On Transhipment Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects stronger throughput volume growth in 2025 for Westports Holdings Bhd driven by a recovery in transhipment volumes and sustained gateway cargo volumes.

Kerjaya Prospek Unit Partners With Aspen Vision For New Development Project In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Futuprop Sdn Bhd, has entered into a joint venture (JV) cum shareholders’ agreement (JVSHA) with Aspen Vision Development Sdn Bhd to undertake a mixed development on a 33.52-hectare land in Penang, via Rivanis Ventures Sdn Bhd.

Sarawak Projects Up To 6 Pct Economic Growth In 2024 -- Abang Johari

KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is projected to experience resilient economic growth of five to six per cent in 2024 due to strong external demand, increased domestic activities and easing inflationary pressures.