Founder Of Ahmad Zaki Resources, Wan Zaki, Dies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Tan Sri Wan Zaki Wan Muda, founder of Ahmad Zaki Sdn Bhd (AZSB) and group advisor to Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (AZRB), passed away Tuesday evening at the age of 75.

MIDA Identifies 12 Egyptian Companies Interested In Investing In Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul

From Nashir Mansor

CAIRO, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) through its agency the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has identified 12 leading Egyptian manufacturing companies interested in exploring investment opportunities in Malaysia.

2024 GBA Global Investment Promotion Conference Highlights Growing Investment Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Global Investment Promotion Conference for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) kicked off in Guangzhou, gathering leaders from 650 Fortune Global 500 companies and representatives from 89 countries, on Nov 8.

LREIT Reports 11.4 Pct Retail Rental Reversion In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Managed by Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte Ltd (Manager), Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (LREIT), has posted a positive rental reversion of 11.4 per cent in its first quarter (1Q) business update for fiscal year 2025 (FY2025).

Unit Price Index Of Steel And Metal Down By -0.6 Pct To -4.9 Pct In October -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel and metal recorded a decrease between -0.6 per and -4.9 per cent in most parts of Malaysia in October 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Overnight Wall St Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, rebounding on a stronger Wall Street performance overnight, according to an analyst.

APEC Leaders, Ministers To Discuss Policies To Thrive Economies, Inclusiveness

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week begins with leaders and ministers set to discuss policies that could help economies overcome various challenges such as climate change, sustainable energy solutions, digital economy transition, and trade facilitation while promoting innovation and inclusiveness.

China-Malaysia Community-Building Has Reached New Level, Says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The building of a China-Malaysia Community with a shared future has reached a new level, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia In Negative Territory At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was in negative territory at midday today, dragged down by continued selling activities led by the utilities stocks amid a lack of new catalysts, analysts said. 

DOSM: Malaysia's Construction Sector Continues Positive Growth, Up 22.9 Pct To RM41.1 Bln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The construction sector sustains its momentum with positive growth of 22.9 per cent, reaching RM41.1 billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to a 20.2 per cent increase, amounting to RM38.9 billion in the 2Q 2024.

Fadillah Assures Careful Review Before Nuclear Power Commitment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) has assured that the government will carefully deliberate before making any decisions to embark on nuclear power development, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Folk Dances, Rhythmic Beats Add Vibrant Colour To Peru's Hosting Of APEC For Third Time

LIMA (Peru), Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Folk dancers, adorned in vibrant costumes and brimming with energy, brought an added splash of colour and spirit to celebrate the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) from Nov 14-16, 2024, in the South American nation’s capital city.