Perodua To Launch First Electric Vehicle By End Of This Month

RAWANG, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) that meets national requirements at the end of this month, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Pacifica Hotels To Introduce Marriott’s City Express Brand In Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Pacifica Hotels G.K. has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International Inc to introduce the City Express by Marriott brand to Japan, marking its Asia Pacific debut through the conversion of two existing hotels in Osaka.

F&N Eyes New Dairy Opportunities Beyond Fresh Milk

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.

ITOs Must Submit Information To BNM Before Implementing Premium Readjustments — Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) are required to submit all necessary information to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for review before implementing premium readjustments, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

PKNPk-Gamuda JV Inks MoU With PBAPP For Bulk Treated Water Supply To Penang

IPOH, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak and Gamuda Bhd, through their joint venture (PKNPk-Gamuda JV), have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) for the sale of excess treated water from the Northern Perak Water Supply Scheme (NPWSS) to Penang.

Residential Property Demand In Negeri Sembilan Continues To Increase Strongly -- REHDA

SEREMBAN, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Demand for residential properties in Negeri Sembilan continues to increase strongly, driven by economic stability and high consumer confidence.

Gold Price Rally Best Opportunity To Invest In Shariah-Compliant BIGA-i Account - BIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The price of gold, which has risen by more than 40 per cent since early January 2024, presents the best opportunity to invest in the Bank Islam Gold Account (BIGA-i), a Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd’s (BIMB) Shariah-compliant digital gold product.

Rehda Welcomes Minister's Clarification On BTS, STB Housing Models

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda) welcomed the government’s clarification that both the build-then-sell (BTS) and sell-then-build (STB) housing delivery systems will remain unchanged.

AirAsia X Sets Sights On More Central Asian Destinations

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

TASHKENT, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd is eyeing expansion into more Central Asian countries following the encouraging response to its newly launched route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

ASEAN’s Aim For Fully Integrated Power Grid By 2045 Ambitious But Achievable -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s goal to build a fully integrated regional power grid by 2045 is ambitious but achievable, said World Bank lead energy specialist Yussuf Uwamahoro.

Prudential Syariah Drives Inclusive Growth In Indonesia’s Takaful Market

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The takaful scene in Malaysia and Indonesia is on a steady rise, with analysts projecting the market to soar to US$5.4 billion (US$1=RM4.22) by 2033 -- a sign that demand for Shariah-compliant protection is no longer niche, but mainstream.

Proton e.MAS 5 Secures 3,000 Bookings In One Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- PROTON e.MAS 5, Malaysia’s first affordable electric vehicle (EV), has received 3,000 bookings within the first week of its launch, including 1,607 units in the first 24 hours.