APO Concludes 67th Governing Body Meeting In Jakarta With New Leadership, Strategic Roadmap

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) concluded its 67th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in Jakarta on a high note, setting the course for the organisation's future through key leadership changes and strategic discussions.

MGCC Hosts German Aerospace Delegation In Malaysia On May 26–30, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) is hosting a German aerospace and aviation delegation from May 26 to 30, 2025.

AEC Strategic Plan To Drive Deeper Regional Economic Integration, Strengthen Resilience - Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will drive deeper integration and create prosperity across the Southeast Asian economies, while strengthening the bloc’s resilience against external economic pressures, an economist said today.

Takaful Malaysia Posts RM94.54 Mln Profit In 1Q, Revenue Up RM1.12 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) declined to RM94.54 million from RM102.3 million recorded in the same period last year.

Saudi Arabia Expands Foreign Market Access With Offshore Securities Licence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has steadily opened its financial markets to global investors, attracting foreign holdings of nearly 423 billion Saudi riyals by the end of 2024. (100 Saudi riyals = RM112.50)

MIA Calls On Accountants To Lead Cross-Sector Collaboration For Sustainable Future 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) encourages accountants to take the lead in fostering  collaboration across sectors and borders in pursuit of a sustainable and inclusive future. 

RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation To Be Implemented In Second Half Of 2025 -- Amir Hamzah 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- The rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies will be implemented in the second half of 2025, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysian Cocoa Board To Enhance Cocoa Industry's Competitiveness Via R&D

KOTA KINABALU, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), plays a key role in driving cocoa research and development (R&D) to boost the industry’s competitiveness.

MIGHT Taking More Strategic Approach; Strengthening PPP In Technology

LANGKAWI, May 24 (Bernama)-- The Malaysia Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) is taking a more strategic and meaningful role as it drives efforts to strengthen public-private partnerships (PPP) in technology and accelerate local innovation.

AWES 2025 Champions Women’s Role In ASEAN’s Inclusive Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The inaugural ASEAN Women Economic Summit 2025 (AWES 2025) marks a pivotal step in Southeast Asia’s pursuit of inclusive economic growth, with a focus on ensuring that every woman in the region plays a role in driving progress and energising ASEAN’s future.

TH Plantations Posts Lower 1Q Net Profit Of RM12.85 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit slid to RM12.85 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) from RM13.04 million in the same quarter last year.

PM Anwar's Russia Trip Seen As Gateway To Central Asian Halal Market

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to Russia is not only a strategic move to strengthen bilateral relations, but also a “gateway” for Malaysia to explore the halal industry in the European and Central Asian regions, according to an analyst.