Malaysia Positioned As Strategic Gateway For ASEAN-China Co-operation - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plays a crucial role in connecting the ASEAN region to global markets as a strategic hub in Southeast Asia, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

I-Nation Global Summit 2024 To Propel ASEAN's Technological Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The I-Nation Global Summit 2024 serves as a significant platform to bring together diverse sectors and stakeholders in driving collaboration and cross-border partnerships that will accelerate the technological progress in ASEAN.

Capitaland Malaysia Trust To Acquire Elmina Logistics Hub For RM180 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) has signed an agreement to acquire a freehold automated logistics property from PTT Logistics Hub 1 Sdn Bhd for RM180 million.

A Humble Business Giant: Remembering Ananda Krishnan Through The Eyes of A Friend

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

PETALING JAYA, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- In a world where the success of business tycoons is often accompanied by fame, grandeur, and publicity, one individual stands out for shunning the limelight despite being among Malaysia’s richest men – Ananda Krishnan.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower against the greenback in the first trading day of December as investors shifted interest towards safe haven currencies, including the US dollar, an analyst said.

Short-Term Interbank Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

PM Anwar Urges World Trade System Reforms To Address Unfair Practices

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The international trade system needs urgent reforms as the world continues to witness unfair trading practices, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

SME Corp Plans To Help More Sarawak MSMEs

KUCHING, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- SME Corporation Malaysia plans to target more micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Sarawak to receive benefits through programmes that will be implemented in 2025, in line with the aspirations of a more equitable and inclusive MADANI Economy framework.

Asia Digital Engineering Well-placed To Seek Listing Due To Strong Earnings, Strategic Growth

SEPANG, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE) is set to chalk up significantly higher revenue next year, which will position it well financially to seek listing sooner rather than later.

OFS-SIDREC Merger Is In Final Process Of Completion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Ombudsman for Financial Services (OFS) and Securities Industry Dispute Resolution Centre (SIDREC) are in the final process of merger completion towards the full operation of the Financial Markets Ombudsman Service (FMOS) by 2025, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

GLICs Continue To Improve Investment Evaluation Process And Monitoring - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) including Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will continue to monitor and improve governance in investment evaluation processes, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today. 

RHB, SME Bank, AmBank, Public Bank Launch Flood Relief Assistance To Affected Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group (RHB) has launched its flood relief assistance programme, offering immediate financial relief and long-term recovery support to individuals, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), available from now until Jan 31, 2025.