Public Bank 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM1.91 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter (3Q) of financial year 2024 improved to RM1.91 billion from RM1.70 billion last year from healthy loans and customer deposits growth.

LIAM CEO Mark O’Dell Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) chief executive officer Mark O’Dell has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2024. 

AFA Eyes Annual Growth Of 2-3 Pct Driven By Strategic Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- AFA Infrastructure and Development Sdn Bhd (AFA) is targeting annual revenue growth of two to three per cent, driven by strategic infrastructure projects and a consolidated operational structure aimed at enhancing Malaysia’s transportation network.

Tropicana Corp's 3Q Net Loss Surges To RM454.93 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Tropicana Corporation Bhd’s net loss surged to RM454.93 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, from RM10.34 million net loss recorded in the same period last year.

Ringgit Rises As Fed Minutes Signal Us Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest meeting minutes, which were perceived as less hawkish than anticipated and kept the rate-cutting narrative alive.

PetGas 3Q Net Profit Jumps To RM493.67 Mln, Declares 18 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd's (PetGas) net profit climbed to RM493.67 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024), up from RM468.46 million in the same period last year.

MITI Partners With Selangor, Johor To Ensure Dc Chargers In All Districts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is collaborating with the Selangor and Johor state governments to ensure that every district has at least one direct current (DC) fast charger for electric vehicle (EV) use.

Energy-related Sector Among Potential Investments Raked In From PM's Official Visit To S. Korea - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The investment potential generated from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to South Korea is related to the electric vehicle sector, metals for electric vehicle applications, bio-pharmaceuticals, green technology, and the carbon capture and storage sector, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) today.

KLK FY2024 Net Profit Declines 29.2 Pct To RM590.96 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd’s (KLK) net profit for the financial year ended Sept 30, 2024 (FY2024), declined 29.2 per cent to RM590.961million from RM834.26 million in the preceding year due to tax losses not recognised and exceptional losses.

Negeri Sembilan Tables Budget 2025 Totalling RM590 Million -- MB Aminuddin

SEREMBAN, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan government today tabled a balanced budget for 2025 with a projected revenue totalling RM590.0 million and an equivalent estimated operating expenditure,  including a development budget allocation of RM135 million.

Tesla Using Components From Local Suppliers, Involved In Technology Transfer -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- US electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has used components from about 45 local suppliers directly or indirectly to date, which also involves technology transfer to the suppliers, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

Southeast Asian Energy Sector Stakeholders Focus On Reducing Methane Emissions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas and other stakeholders in Southeast Asia’s energy sector have declared that the sector can play a leading role in the region’s decarbonisation efforts by focusing on reducing methane emissions.