Sarawak Timber, Media Tycoon Tiong Hiew King Passes Away
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak timber and media tycoon Tan Sri Tiong Hiew King passed away today at the age of 90.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak timber and media tycoon Tan Sri Tiong Hiew King passed away today at the age of 90.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Global investment institution, Lighthouse Canton has raised US$40 million in a strategic investment round led by Peak XV Partners to accelerate its next phase of growth. (US$1=RM4.15)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged that Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) accelerate its investment with China in rare earth element (REE) development to capitalise on the sector’s potential and ensure balanced regional development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has maintained the full-year average crude palm oil (CPO) price forecasts at RM4,350 per tonne for 2025 and RM4,300 for 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Domestic natural gas demand in Sarawak for the non-liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is projected to rise to 500 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) by year-end.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, supported by improving domestic and global economic data that reinforced investor confidence in Malaysia’s near-term growth outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets as well as crude oil prices as the pressure on the global automotive industry eased with China’s resumption of Nexperia chip exports, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Fraser and Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) plans to expand its product range to include butter, cream, and yoghurt, viewing these as additional opportunities beyond fresh milk, depending on the success of the F&N AgriValley.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was in positive territory at midday with strong buying support in heavyweight counters.
From Amanina Mohamad Yusof
SHANGHAI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- BTC Maju Holding Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of BTC Bhd, aims to raise its annual sales to RM10 million next year from the current RM2 million as it seeks to expand its export market to China and Saudi Arabia with its innovative bitter gourd–based products.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Oriental Holdings Bhd (OHB) and its subsidiaries (collectively, OHB Group) intend to acquire Bayview Beach Resort Penang, Bayview Hotel Georgetown and Bayview Hotel Langkawi.