Hometown Hainan Coffee Plans RM50 Mln Expansion Over Next Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian casual dining chain Hometown Hainan Coffee plans to invest RM50 million in network expansion nationwide over the next five years.

E&O Unveils Andaman Gurney Bridge, A New Gateway To Andaman Island

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) today officially unveiled the Andaman Gurney Bridge, marking a significant new gateway to Andaman Island and reinforcing the developer’s commitment to sustainable placemaking along Penang’s northern seafront.

China’s Hainan FTP Marks Major Liberalisation Move, Spurring Potential Gains For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), which will officially begin island-wide special customs operations on Dec 18, 2025, is yet another testament to China’s continued economic liberalisation, in contrast to the United States’ policy directions.

Sarawak Projects US$7 Bln Investments Through Strategic Cooperation With Global Players -- Abang Johari

Upgrade Of Malaysia's Illicit Finance Rating Reflects Whole-Of-Nation Effort -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The Financial Action Task Force’s move to upgrade Malaysia’s status to “Regular Follow-Up” status, the highest category under the mutual evaluation process, reflects a whole-of-nation commitment and efforts, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.

Uni-Fuels Secures Three-Year Supply Of Marine Fuels 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited, a Singapore-based global provider of marine fuel solutions, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Uni-Fuels Pte Ltd (Uni-Fuels Singapore), has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for a three-year marine fuel supply contract.

Watchdog Upgrades Malaysia’s Illicit Finance Rating, Urges More Laundering Prosecutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in a report published today, revealed that Malaysia has further strengthened its defences against illicit finance since 2015, notably by enhancing its legal framework and supervision of financial and non-financial sectors.

Cold Storage Reopens In Perak With Launch Of Ipoh Outlet

IPOH, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Upscale supermarket Cold Storage has returned to Perak with the official opening of its new outlet at Sentra Mall Ipoh today, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening its presence within local communities.

Fed Rate Cut Pushes Ringgit To Four-year Peak Vs Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened at its strongest level in more than four years against the greenback after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points (bps).

No Need To Renegotiate Malaysia-US Art At This Time -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The government believes that renegotiating the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) between Malaysia and the United States is unnecessary at this time, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

NSS Draws RM54.9 Bln Investments In 1H -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) has attracted RM54.9 billion in investments and established six local integrated circuit design companies in the first half of 2025 (1H2025).

Govt Optimistic To Achieve 4.8 Pct Economic Growth Target For 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that the country’s economic growth will reach the upper end of its targeted range, namely 4.8 per cent for 2025.