Life Water Bhd's Carbonated Drinks Not Affected By Sugar Tax

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the sugar tax announced in Budget 2025 will not affect the carbonated beverages manufactured by Life Water Bhd.

HLIB Expects Malaysia's 3Q GDP Growth To Moderate To 5.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) is expected to moderate to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by continued expansion across most sectors, particularly manufacturing and services, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB). 

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.

Malaysia Poised To Become ASEAN's Regional Hub For EV Manufacturing -- Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has significant potential to become a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in ASEAN, thanks to its 40-year history in automotive production since 1983 and its strong semiconductor cluster, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.

Hartalega 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM8.63 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Hartalega Holdings Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM8.63 million for the second quarter (2Q) ended Sept 30, 2024 (FY2025) compared to RM27.70 million in the same quarter last year.

Malaysia's IPO Surge Reflects Investor Confidence In Local Bourse

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) – Bursa Malaysia Bhd is experiencing a resurgence in initial public offerings (IPOs) as 2024 draws to a close, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the local bourse.

Dexcom Opens Penang Manufacturing Facility With RM2.83 Bln Investment

BATU KAWAN, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- US-based medical devices company Dexcom Inc has officially opened its new manufacturing facility, also its first offshore manufacturing site outside the United States, in Batu Kawan, Penang.

Kuskop Launches New Initiatives For Indian Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Nov (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) has launched new initiatives for Indian entrepreneurs, involving additional financing funds totalling RM136 million.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on the first day of the trading week weighed by profit-taking in heavyweights, particularly Tenaga Nasional and banking sectors, said an analyst. 

Ambank Foresees Slightly Slower 3Q GDP Growth At 5.1 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group foresees a slightly slower year-on-year (y-o-y)  gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.1 per cent for Malaysia in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024), down from the official advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.

Malaysia Has Great Potential In Downstream REE Industry, Supporting EV Manufacturing -- Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a great potential in the downstream rare earth elements (REE) industry as a super magnet-producing country, particularly for supporting the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Malaysia To Monitor United States' New Economic Policy

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will monitor the new economic policies to be released by the upcoming United States (US) cabinet, following Donald Trump’s recent presidential election victory.