ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

Sarawak Expands Global Footprint At Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government, through the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), continues to strengthen its global presence via participation in the world’s premier connectivity and technology event, Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025, to be held March 3-6, 2025.

TNB: Powering Malaysia’s Future, Channelling 60 Pct Of Profits To The Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to drive Malaysia’s economic resilience and energy security, announcing a strong and sustainable financial performance for 2024.

Timor-Leste Confident In ASEAN Membership Progress, Hails Malaysia's Support

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste is confident that it has made significant progress and is on the right track to fulfil the roadmap outlined for its full membership in ASEAN.

TH Plantations Net Profit Rises To RM75.18 Mln In FY2024, Declares 50 Pct Higher Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd (THP) posted a higher net profit of RM75.18 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), versus RM46.62 million in the previous year, on the back of an increase in operating profit.

Firms Struggle To Meet ESG Standards Due To Capability, Capacity, And Investment Barriers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian firms face hurdles in meeting environmental, sustainable and governance (ESG) standards due to capability, capacity, and investment challenges, an expert said.

BearingPoint Achieves Record Revenue In 2024, Focuses On Future Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint reported a record 1.069 billion euros in revenue for 2024, marking its fourth consecutive year of growth. (1 Euro = RM4.62)

No Plans To Raise IPG Activation Price Above RM3 Per Kg -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) currently has no plans to raise the Activation Price Level (PHP) for the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) beyond RM3 per kilogramme (Kg).

Malaysia Strongly Advocates Timor-Leste's ASEAN Membership - Tengku Zafrul

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as ASEAN chair in 2025, is strongly advocating for the accession of Timor-Leste into the bloc, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Turing Secures US$14 Mln To Expand AI-driven Water Management Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Turing, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven water management solutions, has successfully raised US$14 million in a funding round led by Safar Partners. (US$1=RM4.42)

Malaysia Produces 386,512 Tonnes Of Natural Rubber In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 Feb (Bernama) -- Malaysia has produced  386,512 tonnes of natural rubber in 2024, comprising 367,238 tonnes of dry rubber and 19,274 tonnes of latex rubber, said Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Chan Foong Hin.

Extended Producer Responsibility Concept, Market-based Recycling Among Highlights In ASEAN Media Workshop

JAKARTA, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and market-based recycling system in ASEAN were among the key highlights raised at the Southeast Asia environmental workshop for media practitioners held here.