Ringgit Likely To Trade On Softer Note Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the US dollar, remaining within a narrow range next week.

Gold Futures End Higher Amidst Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, driven by robust safe-haven demand amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the persistent Russia-Ukraine conflict. 

Nikkiso CE&IG Group Strengthens Leadership Team With Jeff Mumford’s Promotion 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (CE&IG), part of Nikkiso Co Ltd’s Industrial Business segment, has appointed Jeff Mumford as its new Executive Vice President of Operations and Manufacturing, effective Jan 2.

MSPO 2.0 Reinforces Malaysia's Leadership In Sustainable Palm Oil Production -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The implementation of Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Standard MS2530:2022 (MSPO 2.0) reinforces Malaysia’s leadership in sustainable palm oil production and strengthens its position in the global markets, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Port Of Tanjung Pelepas Is Malaysia's First Container Terminal To Surpass 12 Mln TEUs Throughput

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- MMC Corporation Bhd’s 70 per cent-owned unit, Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), has become the first container terminal in Malaysia to handle over 12.25 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in a single year in 2024.

APEC Returns To South Korea After 20 Years, To Zero In On Innovation, Digitalisation, Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.

November 2024 Air Passenger Traffic Reaches 8.0 Mln, Robust 15.8 Pct Y-o-y Increase - MAVCOM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector has been seeing sustained recovery and growth, with air passenger traffic reaching 8.0 million passengers in November 2024, marking a robust 15.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase compared to November 2023.

Malaysia Implements MSPO 2.0 To Boost Sustainable Palm Oil Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Standard MS2530:2022 (MSPO 2.0) officially comes into effect today, introducing stricter guidelines for sustainability, traceability, and ethical practices in palm oil production.

Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Continue Into 2025, GDP To Grow 6 Pct

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.

Ringgit Closes Lower AS Greenback Demand Rises Amid Global Uncertainties

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on the last trading day of 2024 on rising demand for the safe-haven currency amid ongoing global economic uncertainties.

Deadliest December For Global Aviation, A Somber End To 2024

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) — Several airlines encountered devastating challenges, transforming the end of the year into a tragic chapter for aviation worldwide, resulting in a somber and deadly December for many, marking a stark contrast to hopes for a prosperous conclusion to the year.

KRI Calls For Redefinition Of B40, M40, T20 To Address Economic Vulnerabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Research Institute's (KRI) latest study finds that the current classification of the Bottom 40 (B40), Middle 40 (M40), and Top 20 (T20) income groups does not accurately reflect the true economic stratification of Malaysian households.