Bumiputera Companies Need To Collaborate With Non-bumi Firms To Strengthen Timber Industry – Johari

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bumiputera companies in the local timber industry need to collaborate with non-Bumiputera companies to expand their market share and strengthen their competitiveness, said the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as selling was seen in selected heavyweights led by Malayan Banking Bhd and Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.

Timber Product Exports Up 4.9 Pct To RM22.9 Bln In 2024 - Johari Ghani

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The export value of timber products increased 4.9 per cent to RM22.9 billion last year, compared to 2023, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Muafakat Between Indonesia, Malaysia Must Extend Beyond Economic Collaboration

SHAH ALAM, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia and Malaysia’s muafakat must extend beyond economic collaboration to include enhanced cybersecurity, counterterrorism efforts, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, said Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. 

PUMP Offers Opportunities For Sabahans to Venture Into Automotive Industry 

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), through the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development Programme (PUMP), is providing more opportunities for local entrepreneurs in Sabah to venture into the automotive industry in the state.

222 Bumiputera MSMEs Benefit From RM34.44 Million In BEEP Grants Up To Dec 2024 - MECD

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- A total of 222 Bumiputera micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have benefited from the Bumiputera Enterprise Enhancement Programme (BEEP) under SME Corporation Malaysia with grant approvals totalling RM34.44 million, up to December 2024.

MIDA, BEYOND4 Forge Partnership To Support High-growth SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and BEYOND4 Sdn Bhd have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support high-growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Haos Ek? Eyes Export Market, Targets Bursa Malaysia Listing In 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Haos Bhd, a company that produces the local beverage brand Haos Ek?, is expanding into the export market and taking steps towards listing on the Bursa Malaysia in 2028.

Mydin Aims Over RM3 Bln Sales Of Frozen Products This Year

By Mohd Noor Iqram Rosli

KOTA BHARU, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Halal wholesaler and retailer chain Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd aims to rake in RM3.2 billion in sales revenue for this year.

Dr Lucy Gildea Appointed To Power Up Mary Kay’s Global Brand 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, Mary Kay Inc has appointed Dr Lucy Gildea as its Chief Brand and Scientific Officer to empower future growth.

INSKEN Aims To Train 25,000 Entrepreneurs, Focus On B40 Group

PASIR SALAK, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The National Institute of Entrepreneurship (INSKEN) aims to train 25,000 entrepreneurs this year after successfully training 13,000 of them nationwide last year.

ASEAN Economic Ministers To Endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables At Upcoming Retreat

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) are set to endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) at the upcoming AEM’s Retreat in Johor at the end of February, aiming to drive regional economic integration, inclusivity, sustainability and digital trade.