General Insurance Industry Remains On A Steady Growth Path -- PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s General Insurance (GI) industry remains on a steady growth path despite external uncertainties and inflationary costs, said the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

Manufacturing Sector Powers Kelantan’s Economic Progress As ECERDC Spurs RM1.21 Bln In Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Kelantan’s transformation into an emerging industrial hub continues to gain momentum as the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) secures RM1.21 billion in realised investments, driven primarily by the manufacturing sector.

Butterworth Plant To Ease Shah Alam, Bentong Overload, Says F&N CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) is set to commence operations at its refurbished Butterworth plant to ease production capacity constraints currently faced at its Shah Alam and Bentong facilities.

ECERDC Facilitates RM1 Bln In Committed Investments In Terengganu As Of 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has facilitated RM1 billion in committed investments in Terengganu as of the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025). 

Bursa Malaysia Up For 4th Day Running, CI Ends At Intra-Day High

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at an intra-day high today, marking its fourth consecutive session of gains, which reflected a positive carry-over from Wall Street’s strong close last Friday, amid a mixed regional market performance.

GCCA Unveils Maiden Carbon Rating System For Cement And Concrete

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for Cement and Concrete, a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.

Fuzhou Accelerates Growth With Fuyao Global Export Base, Bilateral Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Construction of the Fuyao Global Export Base is progressing rapidly at the Fuqing Rongqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone in Fuzhou, China, marking a significant step in the region's industrial development.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend For Third Day On Renewed Buying Interest

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its uptrend for a third consecutive day on Friday, closing higher on renewed buying interest amid positive regional market performance due to potential de-escalating US-China trade tensions.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend Amid Improving Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday’s uptrend to close on a firmer footing today, staying above the 1,500 mark, supported by improving market sentiment amid easing US-China trade tensions, despite mixed performances across regional markets.

Petronas Inks 11 MoUs To Strengthen OGSE Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has signed 11 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector.

IJM Buys 50 Pct Stake In UK's JRL Group For RM283 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- IJM Corp Bhd has completed the acquisition of a 50 per cent equity stake in UK-based contractor JRL Group Holdings Ltd for £50 million (approximately RM283 million), through the subscription of new ordinary shares.

TNB Doubles Capex To RM42.9 Bln To Back Energy Transition Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has more than doubled its budgeted capital expenditure (capex) to RM42.9 billion — comprising RM26.6 billion in base capex and RM16.3 billion in contingent capex — to support infrastructure development for Malaysia’s energy transition.