Rubber Market To Trade Range-bound Next Week, Tracking Tight Supply Situation Due To Weather Disruptions -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a tendency to be higher mainly due to a tight supply situation from the weather disruptions, said industry expert Denis Low.

India's Commerce Department Urges ASEAN To Buy More From India

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.

Public Bank 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM1.91 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter (3Q) of financial year 2024 improved to RM1.91 billion from RM1.70 billion last year from healthy loans and customer deposits growth.

Bumiputera Entrepreneurial Community Should Include Companies From Sabah, Sarawak - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The bumiputera entrepreneurial community should not be restricted to companies in Peninsular Malaysia only, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. 

Malaysia Seeks Advanced Technology, Investments For Rare Earth Processing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure the development of the rare earth element (REE) industry progresses, simultaneously encompassing the upstream and downstream sectors to meet industrial needs, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Ringgit-Ruble Transactions, Trade Agreement Can Strengthen Malaysia-Russia Economic Ties:

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.

Malaysia, Russia To Strengthen Ties, Focusing On Digitalisation, Energy, Trade Opportunities Via ASEAN, BRICS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are encouraged to explore the vast opportunities offered by Russian businesses, particularly in digitalisation and information technology (IT), said Roscongress Foundation.

Malayan Cement's Net Profit Rises To RM139.44 Mln In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Cement Bhd reported a higher net profit for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025), increasing to RM139.44 million, compared to RM96.10 million in the same period in 2023.

PM Anwar's Visit To South Korea Yields RM32.8 Bln In Potential Investments

From Mohd Shukri Ishak

SEOUL, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s three-day working visit to South Korea, which ends today, has generated potential investments worth RM32.8 billion for Malaysia.

TD Furniture Eyes 30 Pct Growth With AI, Smart Factory Tech

From Syamsiah Sahat

GUANGZHOU, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- TD Furniture Group, a leading Malaysian manufacturer of sofas and cabinets, is set to ramp up production by as much as 30 per cent, a move poised to add approximately RM7.0 million to its bottom line next year.

MPIC Confident About Hitting Timber Industry Export Target Of RM28 Bln By 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPIC) is confident of achieving its target of RM28 billion in export value for timber and timber products by 2025, as outlined under the National Agricommodity Policy 2030.

Malaysia Boosts Global Semiconductor Ties As Protectionist Measures Loom

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25  (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening ties with international markets to avoid a strict bifurcation of the global semiconductor supply chain, particularly as more protectionist measures may be in store following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential election.