PPB Group 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM208.12 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- PPB Group Bhd’s net profit fell to RM208.12 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024), from RM372.56 million posted in the same quarter last year.

Leong Hup's 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM135.02 Mln, Declares 1.45 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) --Leong Hup International Bhd’s net profit rose to RM135.02 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) from RM132.96 million in the same period last year on stronger performance in the Philippines and Vietnam.

Hibiscus Petroleum's Brunei Acquisition To Contribute To Earnings Starting FY2025

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's acquisition of TotalEnergies in Brunei will start to contribute to its earnings from the financial year ending June 30, 2025 (FY2025), said managing director Dr Kenneth Pereira. 

Main Market-Bound TMK Chemical Aims To Raise RM385 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Inorganic chemicals market player TMK Chemical Bhd (TMK) aims to raise approximately RM385 million through its initial public offering (IPO) in conjunction with its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Malaysia's Inflation At 1.9 Pct In Oct 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

MATRADE, Vietrade To Strengthen Bilateral Trade Promotion

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) have taken a significant step in collaborating strategically to create new business opportunities, enhance economic resilience, and drive bilateral trade growth.

Value Of Malaysian Business Ventures In Vietnam Exceeds US$13 Bln -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian business ventures in Vietnam have exceeded US$13 billion (US$1=RM4.47) in value, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Proposes Changes To Global Financial Architecture For Fair Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called upon the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) to reform the global financial architecture to support free trade without discrimination against smaller nations, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia To Prioritise Trade, ASEAN Capital Market Connectivity Ahead Of ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will prioritise enhancing trade facilitation among ASEAN countries and strengthening the connectivity of ASEAN capital markets, recognising the strategic importance of its capital market as the country prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Winners Of Inaugural Bluescope ASEAN Steel Architectural Awards Honoured In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The first-ever BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN were held on Nov 14 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recognising the region's most innovative and creative uses of steel in architecture.

Anwar’s Visit Sparks Special Malaysia-Brazil Collaboration

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s inaugural official visit to Brazil has paved the way for new economic opportunities for Malaysia, especially in the semiconductor industry.

Malaysia Spends RM150 Mln On Vietnamese Rubber To Meet Rising Industry Demand

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia procured 24,800 tonnes of Vietnamese rubber worth US$35.2 million (RM150 million) from January to October 2024 to meet the rising needs of the country’s diversifying rubber industry.