Capital A Eyes Exit From PN17 By May 2025

SEPANG, March 10 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is eyeing to exit from Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by May 2025 after receiving approval from shareholders and the High Court on its regularisation plan.

Capital A To Focus On Restructuring, No Dividend Plans Yet - CEO

SEPANG, March 10 (Bernama) --  Capital A Bhd will not resume dividend payments soon, as it is prioritising its restructuring efforts and debt reduction, said chief executive officer (CEO) Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

PDB To Reply To Bursa's Show-cause Notice With Strong Growth Prospects

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Pertama Digital Bhd (PDB) has undergone substantial progress in recent months, from securing key funding to executing strategic acquisitions and collaborations that position the company for long-term growth.

PIF’s Interest In AirAsia Signals Confidence In Growth, AirAsia Remains Tight-lipped

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) --  Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) interest in AirAsia signals confidence in the low-cost carrier’s financial prospects, with aviation analysts predicting substantial growth should the investment proceed.

EPF's Resilience, Commitment Reflected In Strong Dividend Performance -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The strong and competitive dividend rates achieved by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for 2024 demonstrate the fund’s resilience and commitment in ensuring a secure future for its members during retirement, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

MITI Commits To Steel Industry Sustainability, Engages Industry Players

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has reaffirmed its commitment to restructuring Malaysia’s steel industry to enhance sustainability, recognising it as a strategic sector for the country.

Petronas Evaluating Rightsizing Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is still evaluating its workforce rightsizing exercise, which will also involve a top-to-bottom approach.  

MAHB Privatisation Signals Major Changes For Malaysia’s Airport Sector -- Aviation Experts 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The privatisation and delisting of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) represents a crucial turning point for the country’s aviation industry, offering a chance to improve operational efficiency and service quality across its airports, analysts opined.

Govt Forecasts Moderate Inflation Increase Of 2.0-3.5 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The government projected the inflation rate in 2025 to increase moderately between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

M&G Sells Vessel To Thai Company For RM31.54 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Marine & General Bhd’s (M&G) an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, M&G Tankers Sdn Bhd, has completed the disposal of its vessel JM Sutera 6 for US$7.10 million (RM31.54 million) to Thailand-based company Lion Great Energy Co Ltd.

PM Anwar’s WEF Dialogues -- From Manchester United, Regional Challenges To Balancing Global Superpower Dynamics

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister and ASEAN chair Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made an indelible mark at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, by seamlessly navigating discussions that ranged from light-hearted conversations about his favourite football club to the intricate dynamics of international relations and challenges and successes of regional integration.

AMRO: ASEAN+3 Economies Remain Positive, Set To Grow 4.2 pct In 2025 Amid External Challenges

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies, comprising 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan and South Korea, are poised for sustained growth in 2025 despite facing external risks, said ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Khor Hoe Ee.