News In Brief: Sept 19, 2024

News In Brief: Sept 19, 2024

MIHAS 2024 Knowledge Hub Session Offers SMEs Strategies For Export Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The Knowledge Hub (KH) session organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 is crucial for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in shaping their export strategies, as they often operate with a domestic focus and limited resources.

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. 

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia moved higher in early trade today, tracking a rally on Wall Street overnight. 

MIDA Partners MIER To Strengthen Malaysia’s Investment Climate

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) have established a strategic partnership focused on enhancing Malaysia’s economic and investment climate through data-driven research, analysis, and collaboration.

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.

Air Passenger Traffic Up 12.7 Pct To 8.7 Mln In August 2024 - MAVCOM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian airports served 8.7 million air passengers in August, a 12.7 per cent growth from the 7.7 million passengers recorded in August 2023, reflecting continued robust growth across both international and domestic sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As US Interest Rate Cut Lifts Regional Sentiment

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Thursday on persistent buying interest as the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate cut by half a percentage point lifted regional market sentiment.

Kenaf Industry Seeks Greater Govt Support To Boost Growth -- Chan

CYBERJAYA, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The kenaf industry needs more government support to accelerate its growth and attract more smallholders to engage in its cultivation, which could significantly contribute to the national economy, according to Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

SDCG Optimistic On Growth Amid Lower Costs, Green Incentives

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Solar District Cooling Group Bhd (SDCG), a provider of building management systems (BMS), solar thermal systems, and energy-saving solutions, is optimistic about its business growth this year, driven by a positive outlook and lower costs.

RHB IB Lifts 2024 TIV Forecast To 790,000 Units

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has raised its total industry volume (TIV) forecast for this year to 790,000 units, up from its previous estimate of 740,000 units.

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index opened slightly higher despite a weaker Wall Street performance overnight as the US Federal Reserve cut interest rate by half a point.