Proton e.MAS 7 Tour Kicks Off Oct 5, Eyeing EV Market Lead

By Zarul Effendi Razali

SHAH ALAM, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd is confident that the Proton e.MAS 7 Tour will help the national carmaker achieve its goal of making the Proton e.MAS 7 the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) in the country.

Bursa Malaysia Set To Trend Higher Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to trend higher next week, buoyed by optimism following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) substantial interest rate cut.

Malaysia Urges ASEAN To Embrace A Shared Vision For Economic Growth - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia seeks for ASEAN to adopt a shared vision focused on the economy, trade, investments and collaboration among neighbouring nations to ensure the region remains vibrant.

Malaysia’s Pepper Exports In First 7 Months Increase To RM86.4 Mln

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s pepper exports reached RM86.4 million from January to July 2024, higher than the RM80.2 million during the same period last year.

Bank Muamalat's Khairul Kamarudin Wins GIFA 2024 CEO of The Year Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Muamalat) president and chief executive officer (CEO) Khairul Kamarudin has won the prestigious CEO of the Year award at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2024.

Malaysia, Like Other Asean Countries, Will Continue to be Neutral and Attract Investments to Region

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) --  Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to the ten member countries of the bloc, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Taobao's Beta English Interface Major Commitment To e-Commerce Market In Malaysia

By Puti Iylia Maisarah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Taobao has made a major commitment to the Malaysian e-commerce market by launching a beta English interface aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for consumers, focused on localising its features.

Malaysia Joins Six Countries To Ratify UK’s Accession Into CPTPP

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has officially ratified the United Kingdom's (UK) accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a significant milestone as it is effectively Malaysia’s first bilateral free trade agreement with the UK.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher In Line With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher in tandem with regional markets, as buying sentiments improved after the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) announced its interest rate cut of half a percentage point. 

Trade Rises 18.6 Pct To RM252.65 Bln In August, Fastest Growth Rate In 22 Months

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade has continued its stellar performance in August, growing 18.6 per cent year-on-year to RM252.65 billion -- the fastest growth rate in 22 months, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

HR Gradual Changes, Strategic Shifts Expected In Next 12 To 18 Months - Study

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- People Matters, a people and work community platform, in its  study on largest human resources (HR) industry in Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East (ME), highlighted the evolving state of HR and the strategic shifts expected in the next 12 to 18 months.