Agrobank's Hijrah Asnaf Programme Helps B40 Group Improve Livelihoods

KOTA BHARU, March 6 (Bernama) -- As part of efforts to eradicate poverty, Agrobank, through its Hijrah Asnaf programme, is providing opportunities for the asnaf and B40 groups to enhance their standard of living by venturing into agro-based industries and downstream agriculture and aquaculture products.  

KPJ Shares Rise 19 Sen At Mid-morning After Reporting Strong Results

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd shares were up at mid-morning today after the company reported a stellar performance for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024). 

ASEAN Must Expand Economic Zones At Member State Borders - Economist

By Ahmad Erwan Othman and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN 2025, needs to promote the establishment of cross-border economic zones among members to enhance economic potential among their neighbouring countries, similar to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) model.

Seven States Surpass Nation's Manufacturing Industry Capacity Utilisation Of 81.9 Pct In 4Q 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama)  -- Seven states surpassed the nation’s manufacturing industry  capacity utilisation of 81.9 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2023: 79.9 per cent) with the first three states being Labuan at 97.9 per, followed by Johor (84.8 per cent) and Pahang (84.6 per cent).

Perlis Eyes Growth via Inland Port, Riding Penang’s E&E Wave

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Perlis is actively developing the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) and other maritime facilities to attract investors to the state while aiming to benefit from the economic spillover of strong investment inflows into Penang’s electrical and electronics  (E&E) sector.

Petronas Still In Early Exploration Stage For Malaysia's Langkasuka Basin -- Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is still in the early stages of exploration activities for the Langkasuka Basin, where the 2D seismic data acquisition has just been completed in 2024. 

MyCIF To Host Penang Roadshow To Promote MSME Financing In Northern Region

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF) will host a Penang roadshow on Feb 18, 2025 to promote the fund to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kedah, Penang, Perlis and northern Perak.

Govt Continues To Identify New Strategies To Ensure Malaysia Remains A Competitive Investment Destination -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The government continues to identify new strategies to make Malaysia an attractive and competitive investment destination, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Kinergy Ventures Into IPP Sector, Acquires 47.5 Pct Stake In Jati Cakerawala

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KAB) is venturing into the Independent Power Producer (IPP) sector with the acquisition of a 47.5 per cent stake in Jati Cakerawala Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pesaka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PVSB), for RM35 million.

Over RM50 Million Spent By 700,000 SARA Recipients As Of Feb 5

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- More than RM50 million has been spent by 700,000 recipients of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) in the poor and hardcore poor categories on the purchase of basic necessities, as of yesterday (Feb 5).

Penang Remains Top Exporter In December 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Penang remained Malaysia’s top exporter in December 2024, accounting for 38 per cent of the country’s total exports, according to the latest Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) data.

Govt To Lease More Rolling Stocks To Boost Perlis-JB Rail Capacity to 50 Pct - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The government will lease more rolling stocks for the Padang Besar, Perlis, to Johor Bahru train services to boost current rail capacity to 50 per cent by 2030, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.