Gold Futures Close Mixed Amid Uncertain Market Outlook

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed today, mirroring the global gold futures market performance as traders remained uncertain over the market outlook.

Collov AI Revolutionises Real-Estate Via Spatial Intelligence, AI-Powered Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Collov AI is transforming the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and real estate while bridging the gap between conceptualisation and execution to create personalised, immersive customer experiences.

AM Best Affirms Petrolimex Insurance Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Vietnam’s Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) financial strength rating of B++ (good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (good), and the country National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (exceptional).

AWS: Malaysian Telecommunication Industry Urged To Embrace Gen-AI For Operational Optimisation

By Anas Abu Hassan

LAS VEGAS, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian telecommunications industry has been urged to accelerate the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) over the next couple of years to enhance and optimise operations, according to Amazon Web Services Inc (AWS).

Alliance Bank Announces BizSmart Challenge Champions, Recognises Malaysia’s Top Emerging Enterprises

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- BioLopp, Gula Cakery and HiiVolt, three emerging enterprises have been named as the top three winners for the BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition, an event that celebrates and recognises Malaysia’s top emerging enterprises.

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit advanced against the US dollar in early trade on Friday ahead of the US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data that will be released later today, said an analyst.  

MOF Focusing On Progressive Taxation, Sustainable Budgeting To Prioritise Critical Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will focus on progressive taxation to ensure fairness, sustainable budgeting to prioritise critical sectors such as education and healthcare, and responsible debt management to support development in line with the aspirations of the MADANI Economy framework.

TalentCorp To Study Impact Of Flexible Work Arrangements On Productivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), through Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), will conduct a study on companies that have implemented flexible work arrangements (FWA).

Deleum Acquires 70 Pct Stake In Indonesia’s PT OSA For RM31.3 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Deleum Bhd’s (Deleum) wholly-owned subsidiary, Deleum Services Sdn Bhd, today has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 70 per cent stake in PT OSA Industries Indonesia Pte Ltd (PT OSA) for US$7 million (RM31.3 million).

Bursa Malaysia Marginally Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly lower due to profit-taking in industrial products, services as well as consumer products stocks, along with mixed performances from regional peers.

Kota Kinabalu And Langkawi Achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LIA) have achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 1 Mapping by the Airports Council International (ACI), recognising their commitment to carbon management and environmental sustainability.

Ensure Budget And Economic Growth Benefits Reach Grassroots - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country's budget and development framework is aimed at not only driving economic growth but also ensuring that its benefits reach the grassroots level.