1y ago
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.
1y ago
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has expressed its readiness to assist Timor-Leste in developing its halal industry, helping the country tap into the global halal market, valued at over US$3 trillion (US$1=RM4.4400).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) must actively develop strategic plans to address the persistent regulatory challenges faced by palm oil-producing nations, urged Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has completed its first transaction for Ipak Yuli Bank in Uzbekistan, securing US$30 million from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund). (US$1=RM4.44)
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) is committed to achieving 100 per cent service coverage nationwide, in line with the aspirations of the MADANI government.
1y ago
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
JAKARTA, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has called for greater cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia to address the regulatory challenges facing the global palm oil industry.
1y ago
From Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah
NEW DELHI, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The balance of trade relationship between India and ASEAN is crucial for long-term economic growth and should not be skewed in favour of one side, said India’s Commerce Department’s Additional Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Sapura Energy Bhd’s chairman, Datuk Mohammad Azlan Abdullah, and group chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Mohd Anuar Taib, will be leaving their positions in the fourth quarter of the current financial year ending Jan 31, 2025 (4Q FY2025).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's franchise industry has recorded encouraging growth with an investment potential of more than RM911 million as of November 2024 compared with RM700 million a year ago, according to the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (KUSKOP).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) chief executive officer Mark O’Dell has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2024.
1y ago
By Syamsiah Sahat
BEIJING, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) described the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) as an eye-opening experience in terms of future market planning, as well as benefiting from finding space for their supply chain business.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) – There are untapped business opportunities that Malaysia can explore with Russian businesses, particularly amid concerns about rising tariffs, offering both countries a chance to grow trade volumes and strengthen economic ties.