BNM: Export-oriented ASEAN SMEs Stand To Lose US$237.5 Bln In Revenue Without Sustainable Practices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 99 per cent of the ASEAN business ecosystem, stand to lose US$237.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) in potential revenue if they fail to transition to greener and sustainable practices.

Hugo Saleh Joins Quantum Motion As President, CCO To Drive Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Quantum Motion has appointed Hugo Saleh as its new President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to capitalise on the growing market demand for quantum computing.

Dewan Rakyat And Dewan Negara Approve Two Economy-related Bills

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, which concluded yesterday, saw the passing of two economy-related Bills within the 12-day session.​

SC To Submit Fee Review Proposal To MOF By End Of March

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is expected to submit its proposal to review levies of fees from intermediaries by the end of March to the Finance Ministry (MoF), said SC executive chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi. 

Motion Ventures Unveils US$100 Mln Maritime Tech Fund 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Motion Ventures, a venture capital fund catalysing digital and energy transitions across global supply chains, has unveiled its US$100 million second fund (Fund II), the largest maritime-focused tech fund to date. (US$1=RM4.44)

Oil Palm Plantation Firms Urged To Draw Up Replanting Plan To Sustain Productivity

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Mac (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is urging oil palm plantation owners and companies to plan for replanting in order to sustain productivity with mature trees that provide optimal fresh fruit bunches (FFB) yields.

Malaysia Continues To Monitor Global Trade Situation, Implications On Economy - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The government continues to monitor the global trade situation in the face of aggressive trade policy changes by the United States (US) and assess its implications on the development of the country's economy, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

13MP Document In Final Stages, To Be Tabled In Parliament In July 2025 – Hanifah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy is finalising the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) document, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament next July, said Deputy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Gold Futures End The Week Higher

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday ahead of the release of the US non-farm payrolls (NFP) later today.

Teledyne e2v Introduces High-speed Sensor With Enhanced NIR Sensitivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, has introduced Lince5M NIR, a state-of-the-art high-speed CMOS image sensor designed for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and medical applications.

Petronas' Profit Slips 32 Pct To RM55.1 Bln In FY2024 Due To Unfavourable Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) net profit fell by 32 per cent to RM55.1 billion in financial year 2024 ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM80.7 billion in FY2023, in line with the lower average realised prices and favourable tax adjustments in 2023. 

Smith+Nephew Unveils Innovative Foot & Ankle Repair Technology In Australia, New Zealand 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Global medical technology company, Smith+Nephew has launched its comprehensive foot and ankle repair portfolio in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), featuring proprietary adjustable tensioning technology.