Malaysia’s Pepper Exports In First 7 Months Increase To RM86.4 Mln

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s pepper exports reached RM86.4 million from January to July 2024, higher than the RM80.2 million during the same period last year.

Three Major Chinese Heavy Industry Firms Set To Establish Operations In Labuan

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Three prominent China-based heavy industry companies are set to expand their operations to Labuan, recognising the island’s strategic potential as a key economic hub.

Northport Achieves New Breakbulk Record With 52,480 FWTs of Steel Cargo

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, a member of the MMC Group, has set a new record for breakbulk cargo handling from a single vessel, surpassing its previous milestone set in March this year.

iPhone 16 Buyers Weigh Options Amid Price Differences

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- As the latest iPhone 16 becomes available in Malaysia, many consumers are considering whether buying the device locally is the best financial choice, especially considering the fluctuating ringgit against major currencies such as the US dollar and Singapore dollar.

Malaysia, Like Other Asean Countries, Will Continue to be Neutral and Attract Investments to Region

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) --  Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to the ten member countries of the bloc, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Kenanga Maintains 2024 Export Growth Forecast At 7.3 Pct despite Rising Downside Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a positive outlook for exports, projecting a growth rate of 7.3 per cent for the year based on current indicators.

Capital A Rises In Early Trade On Network Expansion Plans In Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd rose in early trade today following plans to expand its network in Indonesia, particularly in East Nusa Tenggara. 

Malaysia's Exports And Imports Of Goods To Recover, Rebound This Year -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its projection that Malaysia’s goods exports and imports will recover and rebound to 5.2 per cent and 11.2 per cent growth, respectively, in 2024, following a more robust performance in August.

Robust 1H 2024 Domestic Investments Show Country Not Dependent On Foreign Investments -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s RM160 billion approved investments in the first half of 2024 (1H 2024), comprising RM85.4 billion in domestic investments (DI) and RM74.6 billion in foreign investments (FI), showed that the country is not overly dependent on FI to stimulate its economy.

Eco World 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM80.44 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended July 31, 2024 (3Q 2024) increased to RM80.44 million from RM66.33 million last year.

PKNS Allocates RM0.5 Mln To Help Entrepreneurs Participate In International Exposition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has allocated more than RM0.5 million to help potential entrepreneurs participate in international exposition in the country to expand their businesses. 

61 Pct Malaysian Respondents Believe 2024 An Ideal Year To Launch Small Business - Herbalife

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Health and wellness company Herbalife Ltd, in its survey, revealed that 61 per cent of Malaysian respondents believe that 2024 is an ideal year to launch a small business.