Ringgit Opens Flat Amid Rising Greenback Demand 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but rose versus other major currencies amid rising greenback demand, following the release of key United States (US) economic data yesterday, said an analyst. 

FGV And MPOB forge Strategic Partnership To Enhance Traceability, Empower Smallholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) have forged a strategic partnership through a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to enhance traceability and empower smallholders.

JS-SEZ Seen As New Era Of Transformation In Malaysia-Singapore Economic Relations

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement signed today is expected to be the beginning of a new era of transformation in economic relations between Malaysia and Singapore.

Gemas-JB EDTP On Track For Completion In 3Q This Year - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The highly anticipated Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double-Track Rail Project (Gemas-JB EDTP) is on track for completion by the third quarter of this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Keyfield's Vessel Acquisition To Increase FY2025f Core Net Profit By Seven Pct -- AmInvest

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd’s platform supply vessel (PSV) acquisition is expected to provide a seven per cent increase towards the group’s financial year 2025 (FY2025F) core net profit (CNP) forecast, according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd (AmInvest).

Negeri Sembilan Records Revenue Collection Of RM636 Mln For 2024

SEREMBAN, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan government recorded a revenue collection of RM636 million, which is 122.31 per cent of the target set at RM520 million for the year ended Dec 31, 2024, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

Data Sharing Bill 2024 To Strengthen Govt Collaboration, Enhance Data Governance

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Data Sharing Bill 2024 is critical as it would enable federal government agencies to share data and strengthen the governance structure within the data-sharing ecosystem.

Ace Market-bound Oriental Kopi Plans To Raise RM184 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Food and beverage (F&B) services cafe chain operator Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd, en route to a listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market, aims to raise RM184 million through its initial public offering (IPO).

Avis Predicts Surge In Corporate EV Leasing Demand

SHAH ALAM, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Avis Malaysia, a mobility solutions provider, projects a rise in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the corporate non-commercial leasing segment this year, driven by government-friendly policies.

EAIC Completes Probe Into DOE Officers Over Port Klang e-Waste Containers

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has concluded its investigation into allegations of misconduct involving officers from the Department of Environment (DOE) who authorised the release of e-waste containers at Westport, Port Klang.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Wall St’s Firm Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s gains after fresh demand for technology stocks propelled the US market.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of PBoC Fixing 

By Karina Imran & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies amid cautious sentiment ahead of the People's Bank of China (PBoC) fixing today, an analyst said.