ASEAN-China-GCC Cooperation Can Reap Huge Economic Benefits -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN can reap huge economic benefits through deepening ties with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

BAADER Opens New Shah Alam Production Facility, Strengthening Regional Presence And Innovation

SHAH ALAM, May 28 (Bernama) -- BAADER, a global leader in food processing and technology, officially inaugurated its new production facility, BAADER Food Systems Asia Sdn. Bhd, in Shah Alam here today.

Malaysia To Emerge As Top Destination For Medical Tourism -- IHH Healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has bright prospects in medical tourism, driven by its highly trained doctors, excellent facilities and competitive currency, said IHH Healthcare Bhd.

FGV Holdings Swings Back To Profit In 1Q On Stronger Plantation Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd has returned to the black with a net profit of RM36.48 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), compared with a net loss of RM13.50 million in 1Q 2024. 

Peak Reinsurance North America Assigned Credit Ratings By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” to Bermuda’s Peak Reinsurance North America Ltd (Peak Re NA), with a stable outlook for both credit ratings (ratings).

RHB Bank's 1Q Profit Rises To RM750.03 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM750.03 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) compared with RM730.17 million in the same period last year.

MITI Studying Proposal To Merge HDC And MATRADE - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The  Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is studying the merger of the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.

Astral Asia's Unit Obtains Iron Ore Mining Rights On 40.47 Hectare Land In Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Astral Asia Bhd's (AAB) wholly-owned subsidiary, Astral Chem Sdn Bhd (AC) has been granted iron ore mining rights from AAB's 65 per cent subsidiary, Astral Asia Plantation Sdn Bhd (AAP). 

AC Obtains Iron Ore Mining Rights On 40.47 Hectare Land In Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Astral Asia Bhd's (AAB) wholly-owned subsidiary, Astral Chem Sdn Bhd (AC) has been granted iron ore mining rights from AAB's 65 per cent subsidiary, Astral Asia Plantation Sdn Bhd (AAP). 

TNB Delivers Operational Excellence While Strengthening Its Impact On Communities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia advances its ambition to become a regional digital hub, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to power critical infrastructure for the sector.

TDA Enhances MyCIEDS For Improved Import-export Efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Technology Depository Agency Bhd (TDA) has upgraded the Malaysian Customs Import Export Document System (MyCIEDS) to an integrated digital system.