BYD Appoints Sime Darby Auto Imports As Importer, BYD Malaysia As Denza Distributor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- BYD Auto Industry Co Ltd has appointed Sime Darby Auto Imports Sdn Bhd as the official importer, and BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd as the official distributor for Denza, a premium sub-brand by BYD, in Malaysia. 

Amir Hamzah: Malaysia's 2024 GDP On Track To Surpass National Target

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to exceed its national growth target in 2024 on the back of sound fiscal policies and an ongoing commitment to reforms under the MADANI economic framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Media Prima Clarifies: Syed Mokhtar-linked Aurora Still Holds 31.9 Pct Stake In The Company

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Media Prima Bhd has clarified that tycoon Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary-linked Aurora Mulia Sdn Bhd still holds 31.90 per cent stake or 353.81 million shares in the company.

Malaysia At Crossroads, Leap Forward Or Be Left Vulnerable -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands at the critical crossroads, either leap forward into a new future of prosperity and security or be left vulnerable to “destructive” processes, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

World Bank Upgrades Malaysia's Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct For 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has upgraded Malaysia's economic growth forecast to 4.9 per cent in 2024 from its initial 4.3 per cent forecast set in April, according to Apurva Sanghi, its lead economist for Malaysia.

Ace-Market Debutant KHPT To Focus On Local Market Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant KHPT Holdings Bhd (KHPT) is prioritising the local market, buoyed by an optimistic industry outlook and the anticipated introduction of several new car models.

IBM Backs Malaysia’s Aspiration To Nurture New Generation Of Digital Professionals

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a demand for 42,835 digital jobs in the first quarter of 2024, highlighting the increasing importance of digital roles in industries such as banking and manufacturing.

ASEAN Must Remain Neutral To Boost Regional Investment - Tengku Zafrul

VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must maintain its neutrality in the face of global geopolitical tensions to stimulate foreign investments in the region, said Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Dialog Chief Operating Officer Mustaffa Kamal Promoted To CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd has promoted its chief operating officer Mustaffa Kamal Abu Bakar to chief executive officer (CEO) effective today.

Collaborative Efforts Between GLICs Drive Greater Domestic Investment -- Khazanah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Government-owned entities, which are “typically criticised” for “crowding out” private players, have a responsibility to “crowd in” private players and other stakeholders, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir.

Philips, Siloam Hospitals Group To Back Indonesia’s Healthcare Transformation Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Siloam Hospitals Group, Indonesia’s private healthcare provider, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and development in the healthcare sector in Indonesia.

Sorento Capital To Raise RM57.4 Mln, Targets 200 New Dealers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Sorento Capital Bhd, a provider of bathroom and kitchen sanitary ware solutions, is set to raise RM57.4 million through its initial public offering (IPO) and plans to recruit 200 new dealers across Malaysia over the next three years.