Johor's Revenue Hits RM2.1 Bln In 2024, Highest Recorded -- Onn Hafiz

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded a revenue collection of RM2.1 billion last year, the highest ever recorded, said Johor Chief Minister Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

UEM Lestra, ESR Group Sign Green Electricity Supply Deal Under CRESS - PETRA

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- UEM Lestra Bhd and ESR Group Ltd signed a green electricity supply agreement via third-party access under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) today. 

F&N Well-Capitalised To Manage Rising Energy And Wage Costs, Says CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (KL:F&N) is well-capitalised to navigate rising energy and wage costs, said chief executive officer Lim Yew Hoe.

EPF's Investment In MAHB To Support Dividend Payouts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) investment decisions, including the trading of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) shares, align with its broader investment objectives and are aimed at generating income required for dividend payments during the financial year.

MARii Appoints Aminar Rashid As New Bod Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) --  The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) has appointed Datuk Dr Aminar Rashid as the chairman of its board of directors (BOD), effective immediately.

Anwar Confident Petronas-Petros Gas Issue Resolved

From Kamarul Ariffin Md Yassin

ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he believed issues related to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) regarding gas distribution rights in Sarawak had been resolved through a series of negotiations, including his meeting with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

ADB Likely To Uphold Stance Against Financing Nuclear Power Projects

PETALING JAYA, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to maintain its position of not financing a nuclear power generation development project while reviewing its energy policy this year, despite the growing popularity of the alternative power source.

Bank Islam, Solar Voltech Ink RM105.2 Mln Solar Financing Agreement

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 14 (Bernama) — Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has signed a financing agreement worth RM105.2 million with Solar Voltech Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PDC Premier Holdings Sdn Bhd, for a solar generation project.

EBC Financial Group Earns Four Prestigious Awards In FXEmpire’s 2025 Review

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC), a leading global brokerage, has been recognised in FXEmpire’s 2025 review, receiving accolades in four key categories.

US AI Chip Export Restrictions Proposal Won't Hinder Mah Sing-BDC Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd remains confident that the proposed new restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports by the United States (US) will not hinder collaboration with Bridge Data Centres (BDC) or the broader growth of Malaysia’s digital infrastructure sector.

MNRB Appoints Wan Ahmad Najib As New President, CEO Of Takaful Ikhlas Family

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd has appointed Wan Ahmad Najib Wan Ahmad Lotfi as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of its family takaful subsidiary Takaful Ikhlas Family Bhd effective Jan 14, 2025.

ASEAN Members Should Focus On Sustainable Development As A Group - Economist

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

PETALING JAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- An economist has called for ASEAN country members to focus more on sustainable development as a group, integrating economic growth with technological advances and social inclusion.