Weaker Sales Seen For Malaysian Auto Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to see weaker sales in 2025.

Lagenda Expands Presence Into N. Sembilan, Acquires Land With RM550 Mln GDV

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Lagenda Properties Bhd (Lagenda) is expanding its development footprint nationwide with a strategic move into Negeri Sembilan, following the acquisition of land in Seremban which has an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM550 million.

Insurance Associations Forward Proposals For Healthcare, Insurance Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), and the Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) have jointly proposed key recommendations to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to enhance affordability, transparency and sustainability in Malaysia’s healthcare and insurance sectors.

B40 Women Struggle In E-commerce, Need Ongoing Support – Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 -- Ongoing support is essential to enable women, particularly those from the B40 group, to succeed in e-commerce, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said.

Agrobank's Hijrah Asnaf Programme Helps B40 Group Improve Livelihoods

KOTA BHARU, March 6 (Bernama) -- As part of efforts to eradicate poverty, Agrobank, through its Hijrah Asnaf programme, is providing opportunities for the asnaf and B40 groups to enhance their standard of living by venturing into agro-based industries and downstream agriculture and aquaculture products.  

IOI Corp Posts Lower 2Q Net Profit Of RM111.1 Mln, Declares 5 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd’s (IOI Corp) net profit fell by two-thirds to RM111.1 million in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (2Q FY2025) from RM335.4 million in the year-ago quarter despite a stronger contribution from the plantation segment. 

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, driven by stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade and firm crude oil prices, an analyst said.

CPOPC Forecasts Modest 2025 Growth In Palm Oil Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) forecasts an increase in palm oil production this year across Malaysia, Indonesia, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea compared to 2024 levels.

INSKEN Aims To Train 25,000 Entrepreneurs, Focus On B40 Group

PASIR SALAK, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The National Institute of Entrepreneurship (INSKEN) aims to train 25,000 entrepreneurs this year after successfully training 13,000 of them nationwide last year.

Pertama Digital Appoints Lim Nasrul Halim As CEO Designate

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Pertama Digital Bhd has appointed Lim Nasrul Halim as its chief executive officer (CEO) designate, with effect from today. 

MPOC Forecasts Seasonal Drop In Palm Oil Exports For January, February 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports are expected to experience a seasonal decline in January and February this year, primarily due to a drop in production, said the Malaysia Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

CPO Futures Extend Downtrend On Weaker Demand

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its downtrend today on weaker demand from key market destinations, namely India, China and the European Union.