Malaysia's Business Events Industry Set To Grow By 8 Pct In 2025 - MACEOS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The business events (BE) industry in Malaysia is projected to grow by eight per cent in 2025, according to the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS).

RGV, Neotek Inovasi Global In Strategic Partnership To Train More Youth In O&G

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Raziqin Global Ventures (RGV) Sdn Bhd, a local workforce solutions provider in the oil and gas (O&G) sector, today announced a strategic partnership with Indonesia's  Neotek Inovasi Global (NIG) to strengthen training and human capital development in the industry.

Malaysia Must Present Strong Business Narrative At US Tariff Dialogue - AmCham

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s delegation to the United States (US) regarding President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs must present a strong narrative by highlighting the country’s robust business ecosystem and strategic investment opportunities, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AmCham).

Rubber Market To Trade Sideways Next Week, Tracking Crude Oil, Futures Performances

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways in the coming week with prices likely to track regional rubber futures and benchmark crude oil prices amid ongoing United States (US)-China trade tensions, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Local Rubber Market Rebounds After Four-day Slump On US Tariff Pause

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended a four-day losing streak on Thursday, closing higher in line with regional rubber futures markets.

AVI Calls On Rohto To Prioritise Core Business, Improve Shareholder Engagement

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Asset Value Investors Limited (AVI) has launched a campaign calling for Rohto Pharmaceutical (Rohto) to refocus its successful core businesses, such as skincare and eye care, and abandon its ongoing investments in the unprofitable regenerative medicine sector.

CBL International To File 2024 Annual Report, Host Webcast

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- CBL International Limited (CBL), the Nasdaq-listed arm of Banle Group, announced it will file its annual report on Form 20-F for 2024 on April 16.

CPO Futures End Slightly Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher, snapping a three-day losing streak on bargain hunting.

Malaysia To Send Officials To Washington To Discuss Tariffs End April

By M.Saraswathi and Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Putrajaya will be despatching its officials to Washington to begin the process of dialogue with the United States on the 24 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed on Malaysia,  Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Anwar’s Call For No Retaliatory Tariff A Wise Move -- Rais Hussin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for no retaliatory tariff following the United States (US) new tariff hike may prove as a wiser move, said EMIR Research founder Datuk Dr Rais Hussin.

Reciprocal Tariff Impact On Malaysia's Construction Sector Is Minimal -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) --  The direct impact on the construction sector following the 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from Malaysia to the United States (US), effective April 9, is expected to be minimal, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Growing Concerns Of Recession On Revised GDP In Major Economies, US

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Concerns about a global recession are growing, driven by recent revisions to the gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States (US), Europe, and China, along with Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday of new reciprocal tariff plans.