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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd’s net profit increased by 11.1 per cent to RM142.91 million in the first quarter (1Q) ended Oct 31, 2025, compared with RM128.61 million in the same period last year, driven by higher revenue in packaging and property segments.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Hilton and Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury ocean travel brand of MSC Group, have unveiled an exclusive partnership that brings high-end cruising into Hilton’s global loyalty ecosystem, marking Hilton’s first major expansion into luxury ocean travel.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of China’s Qianhai Reinsurance Co Ltd (QHR).
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) today officially unveiled the Andaman Gurney Bridge, marking a significant new gateway to Andaman Island and reinforcing the developer’s commitment to sustainable placemaking along Penang’s northern seafront.
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Batik Air today expanded its network from Penang International Airport (PEN) with the launch of new routes to Singapore (SIN) and Kualanamu, Medan (KNO), reinforcing Penang’s role as a northern gateway and strengthening regional connectivity.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Hong Kong’s China Taiping Insurance (HK) Company Limited [CTPI (HK)] financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has attracted RM285.2 billion in approved investments from January to September 2025 (9M 2025), a 13.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase against the same period in 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Central Region Industrial Cluster Development initiative is projected to contribute RM24.5 billion annually to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Selangor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The country’s five economic corridor regions have successfully attracted total investments amounting to RM87.56 billion in the first 10 months of this year, said Finance Minister II and acting Economy Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The state of Perak recorded investments worth RM6.25 billion involving 203 projects as of June this year, potentially generating over 5,000 job opportunities, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
From Zufazlin Baharuddin
HELSINKI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Finland’s leadership and success in climate solutions through the implementation of a circular economy is nothing short of remarkable and offers valuable lessons for Malaysia, which has embraced similar ideals in promoting sustainability.
IPOH, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak and Gamuda Bhd, through their joint venture (PKNPk-Gamuda JV), have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) for the sale of excess treated water from the Northern Perak Water Supply Scheme (NPWSS) to Penang.
