ART Does Not Change Direction Of Country's Nuclear Policy - PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) said the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) does not change the direction of the country's nuclear policy.

IRB Develops Fairer Strategy To Distribute Tax Refunds, Prioritising MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has devised a more fair and equitable strategy to ensure that the refund allocations provided by the government can be distributed in an orderly manner, the Finance Ministry said.

Govt Ensures Targeting Of Subsidies Doesn't Burden The People

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the targeting of subsidies does not burden the people, thus enabling the government to increase the allocation of targeted aid to the people in an effort to strengthen a more inclusive social protection network.

Strengthening MSME Boosts Cross-Ethnic Collaboration In The Business Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Efforts to establish the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) can ensure that cooperation among all ethnic groups involved in an ecosystem or value chain can be maximised, said the Economy Ministry.

Malaysia-France Mining Project Moves Forward, Eyes Downstream Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia–France mining project between Malaco Mining Sdn Bhd and French rare earth refining and recycling specialist Carester has entered the pilot plant phase for mining and refining.

RAM Ratings Upgrades YTL Corp, YTL Power Bonds To AAA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has upgraded the long-term ratings of YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) debt programmes to AAA, citing sustained improvements in the group’s operating performance, profitability and financial profile.

CPO Futures End Higher On Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Gains

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains in soybean oil.

Proton Aims To Sell Up To 200,000 Vehicle Units In 2026

SHAH ALAM, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd is targeting sales of up to 200,000 units in 2026, driven by its comprehensive future technology roadmap.

CMLT To Raise Assets Under Management By 20 Pct In Three Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CMLT) aims to increase its assets under management by 20 per cent in three years from the current 7.9 per cent under its industrial and logistics segment.

Milder Media Adex Contraction Expected In 2026 - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has forecast a milder contraction in media advertising expenditure (adex) this year, supported by a low base effect and increased marketing activity surrounding major sporting events.

Global Spotlight On Sustainable Finance To Stay Strong Amid Data Centre Growth -- Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The global spotlight on sustainable finance is expected to remain strong this year amid the rapid growth of data centres, said Moody’s Ratings.

Gold Futures End Higher In Line With US Comex, Sustained Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains in US Comex gold futures amid sustained demand for the precious metal as a hedge against geopolitical and financial risks.