GDP Growth Provides Many Direct Benefits For The People -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth, which reached 5.1 per cent in 2024, has provided direct benefits for the people, including higher wages, quality job opportunities, better social assistance and protection, as well as growth in business and trade, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Malaysia's Architectural Services Should Emerge As Strong Contributor To total Services Trade -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s architecture and professional design services should emerge as a strong contributor to the country’s total services trade due to their seamless blend of modern functionality and deep cultural heritage.

Logistics Sector Must Take Advantage Of Govt Support To Adopt Industry 4.0 - Loke

SUBANG JAYA, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The logistics sector must take advantage of government support, such as the income tax exemption for smart logistics complexes, to further uplift the sector and encourage the adoption of Industry 4.0 technology, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. 

Yinson Production Completes Acquisition Of Stella Maris CCS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s offshore business arm, Yinson Production, has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent shares in Norway-based Stella Maris CCS AS from Altera Infrastructure.

Penang Port’s Cargo Handling Increases To 32.33 Mln Fwt In 2024 - Hasbi

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Penang Port continued its excellent performance in cargo handling in 2024, handling 32.33 million freight weight tonnes, an increase of 0.77 per cent.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index pared its earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Tuesday, driven by late buying in heavyweights and in line with most regional markets.

Unipart Embarks Operations In Vietnam, Enhancing Supply Chain Services In APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Unipart, the supply chain performance improvement partner, has officially launched operations in Vietnam.

UAE Advances Air Corridor Mapping For Autonomous Air Taxis, Drones

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has initiated a groundbreaking project to redefine urban transportation by mapping air corridors and developing a regulatory framework for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones.

MAHB Board Resigns Effective On Date Of Bursa Delisting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- With Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) set to be delisted from Bursa Malaysia following its takeover by the Khazanah Nasional Bhd-led Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA), all five independent non-executive directors (INEDs) have tendered their resignations, effective on the delisting date.

Govt To Finalise Main Parameters For HSR Project -- Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The government is finalising the main parameters for the proposed implementation of the private-led Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed ​​Rail (KL-SG HSR) project. 

PM Anwar’s Bahrain Visit To Strengthen Bilateral Ties And Extend ASEAN Summit Invitation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) – Total trade between Malaysia and Bahrain expanded to RM1.19 billion (US$260 million) in 2024, compared to RM1.5 billion (US$330 million) in 2023.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Lower On Selling By Foreign Funds

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index finished lower today as selling by foreign funds persisted, amid the better performance in most regional markets.