5G Remains The Focus For Telco In 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's telecommunications industry has seen quite an eventful year in 2024 as the country progresses toward deploying its second 5G network. 

Matrade, DMID Collaborate To Boost Export Promotion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster trade and export promotion cooperation.

Asia Digital Engineering Eyes U.S. Market With FAA Approval In Sight - CEO Mahesh

SEPANG, Dec 4 (Bernama) – Capital A's maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm, Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), aims to expand its international footprint with plans to service American airlines in the near future, pending Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval.

Diversification Key To Malaysia's Business Survival Amid Global Challenges, Says MIDA CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Diversification of operations and markets has become essential for businesses in Malaysia to stay competitive, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid.

Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Posts Higher 3Q Net Profit Of RM100.65 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd has posted a higher net profit of RM100.65 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to RM91.10 million in the same period last year.

Malaysia Ready To Assist Timor-Leste In Developing Halal Industry For Global Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has expressed its readiness to assist Timor-Leste in developing its halal industry, helping the country tap into the global halal market, valued at over US$3 trillion (US$1=RM4.4400).

Globetronics Shares Rally In Early Trade After Taiwan Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Globetronics Technology Bhd shares on Bursa Malaysia surged in the early session after the company entered into a strategic partnership with Taiwan-based ChipMOS Technologies Inc for integrated circuit services.

Petronas Chemicals Records Loss Of RM789 Mln In 3Q On Unrealised Forex Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) recorded a net loss of RM789 million in the third quarter compared to a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year, dragged down by unrealised forex losses of RM1.1 billion.

Indigo To Commence Direct Flight For Chennai-Penang Route On Dec 21 - Wong

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Penang’s tourism sector is set to receive a significant boost with the announcement of a new daily direct flight between Chennai, India and Penang by IndiGo Airlines, said Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee (Petace) chairman Wong Hon Wai.

Malaysia Spends RM150 Mln On Vietnamese Rubber To Meet Rising Industry Demand

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia procured 24,800 tonnes of Vietnamese rubber worth US$35.2 million (RM150 million) from January to October 2024 to meet the rising needs of the country’s diversifying rubber industry. 

New Keyto MY Plant To Advance Malaysia’s High-tech Industry - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Keyto MY Sdn Bhd's new fluid manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, is set to enhance Malaysia's industrial capabilities and diversify its high-tech manufacturing sector.  

PM’s Call For Equitable Trade, Deeper Trade Ties Vital For APEC, ASEAN To Navigate Global Uncertainties - ISIS Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for a shift towards ‘equitable and humane trade’ and the deepening of trade ties at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Lima, Peru, are critical strategies to navigate challenges facing multilateralism and trade globalisation.