Malaysia, South Korea To Foster ESG Investments And Technological Collaborations

SEOUL, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have reiterated their commitment to fostering an investment climate aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

Growing Demand For Private Health Insurance In ASEAN - Malaysian Re

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).

Malaysia's Cocoa Export Revenue Exceeds RM8 Bln As Of August 2024 - Chan

KAJANG, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cocoa industry have registered a total export revenue of RM8.87 billion as of August 2024, representing 98 per cent of the RM9 billion target for the year, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Bank Pembangunan, Aim Concept Ink RM75 Mln Facility For Penang General Hospital

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) and Aim Concept Sdn Bhd (ACSB) have signed a RM75 million financing facility to initiate a larger RM428 million expansion project for Penang General Hospital’s specialist clinic and wards.

AM Best Affirms NongHyup Property and Casualty Insurance’s Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent) of South Korea’s NongHyup Property and Casualty Insurance Company Limited (NH P&C).

PuTERA35 Engages GLCs, GLICs, And Private Sector To Strengthen Bumiputera Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35) introduces substantial improvements over previous initiatives, emphasising inclusive participation from government-linked companies (GLCs), government-linked investment companies (GLICs), and the private sector.

BASF ECMS Bags 2024 Edison Patent Award 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- A team of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) and Heesung Catalysts Corporation (HCC) scientists was recently awarded a 2024 Edison Patent Award by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey.

KPKS Perak Visits China To Advance SME Technology

GUANGZHOU (China), Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Kinta Small and Medium Business Sustainability Association (KPKS) Perak has led a delegation to China to strengthen ties and explore collaboration opportunities with the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

PM Anwar Will Meet South Korea's Chaebol Leaders, Attract Foreign Investment

From Mohd Shukri Ishak

SEOUL, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet leaders of South Korean conglomerates, or "chaebol", to attract more foreign direct investments to Malaysia.

Entrepreneurs Hail Labuan Connect! For Boosting Income, Visibility

LABUAN, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs participating in the inaugural Labuan Connect! programme on Saturday expressed their enthusiasm, describing it as a valuable platform for increasing income and building stronger connections with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama).

Rackson Group To Transform Bayan Lepas Skyline With RM1.5 Bln GDV Project

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Rackson Group has unveiled a landmark RM1.5 billion gross development value (GDV) project in Bayan Lepas, featuring Le Meridien Penang Airport and Avion Serviced Apartments.  

Govt Will Ensure The People Will Not Be Burdened By Economic Reforms - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to ensuring that the implementation of MADANI economic reforms has minimal or no impact on the people in general, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.