KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The launch of a strategic initiative worth RM211 million by Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) is set to support the sustainable and inclusive growth of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) segment.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has published a consultation paper to seek feedback from members of the public on the proposed framework for sustainability assurance.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has gained preferential market access and recognition for its sustainable palm oil following the signing of the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA).
LABUAN, June 25 (Bernama) -- A transport and logistics expert has urged the Sabah state government to establish a full-fledged Ministry of Transport to undertake institutional reform and long-term strategic planning.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- In an increasingly digital world, insurance agents must cultivate strong digital competencies, embrace adaptability, and leverage online communication platforms to navigate emerging challenges and shift public perception away from outdated stereotypes rooted in traditional face-to-face interactions.
From Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has great potential to expand its market in Central Asia by further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, which could serve as the best platform and gateway into the region, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
From Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has great potential to expand its market in Central Asia by further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, which could serve as the best platform and gateway into the region, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) is actively implementing nationwide upgrades to water infrastructure with an allocation of nearly RM2.4 billion to ensure the long-term sustainability and security of the country’s water supply.
PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) -- The phased development of Kota MADANI in Precinct 19, Putrajaya — a government quarters project — is set to begin in the third quarter (3Q) of this year, with an estimated total cost of RM4 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR) Trace system plays an important role in addressing environmental and social issues in the rubber industry by allowing stakeholders to track natural rubber (NR) transactions, from the plantations right to the end product.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
TIANJIN, June 24 (Bernama) -- China’s Tianjin Port, recognised as the world’s first zero-carbon port, is setting its sights on expanding cargo routes to Southeast Asia as it targets to handle 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil producers must intensify hedging efforts and expand downstream to mitigate the risk of sudden price volatility, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
