Malaysia To Propose US$500 Bln D-8 Trade Target To Cabinet - Ahmad Zahid

From Siti Nurhana Sharifah Mat Nazir

ISTANBUL, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will deliberate on the Developing Eight (D-8) Organisation for Economic Cooperation’s target to raise intra-member trade to over US$500 billion by 2030 before the matter is brought to the Cabinet.

From Motorcycle To Stall, Entrepreneur Carries On Father's Traditional Indian Food Legacy

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- What began as a small side business selling traditional Indian food has now become the main source of livelihood for Thirunavukkarasan Krishnana, 52, who took over the family business after his father suffered a stroke sometime in the 1990s.

Penang Allocates RM4.5 Mln To Boost AI Adoption, Support Tech Startups

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Penang government has allocated RM4.5 million in its 2027 budget to support technology startups, accelerate digitalisation among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the state's economy.

ECRL Begins Trial Operations, Passenger Services Targeted To Begin On Dec 12

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) – The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has commenced its trial operations, marking the final phase of operational readiness for commercial passenger services, which are targeted to begin on Dec 12, 2026.

MITI Imposes Anti-dumping Duties On Flat-rolled Imports From China, Taiwan, Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 4.41 per cent to 35.06 per cent on imports of flat-rolled products from China, Taiwan and Vietnam, effective today.

KWAP Wins Global Award For RM6 Bln Dana Pemacu Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) – The Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP) has won the Investment category at the Pensions & Investments (P&I) World Pension Summit Excellence and Innovation Awards for its RM6 billion Dana Pemacu initiative.

Ringgit Expected To Trade With Slight Positive Bias Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade with a slight positive bias against the US dollar next week as investors assess the outlook for the United States interest rates.

Rubber Market Likely To Trend Lower Next Week Amid Oversupply

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade at a slower and weaker pace, with prices likely to trend lower amid oversupply and seasonally favourable weather conditions ahead of the monsoon.

ITOs' Cashless Panel Decisions Subject To Contractual Terms, Procedures – HPPSC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Insurance and takaful operators (ITOs) may review, withdraw or restrict a healthcare provider’s cashless privileges where it fails to comply with agreed contractual terms, claims procedures or other applicable requirements.

Bitdeer To Continue Investing In Malaysia, Confident In Madani Govt's Policies -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered Bitdeer Technologies Group (Bitdeer) has expressed its intention to continue investing in Malaysia due to its confidence in the MADANI Government’s direction and policies on digital transformation.

MISC-led Consortium Offers RM2.50 Per Share To Take Yinson Private In RM4.03 Bln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- A consortium comprising MISC Bhd and Yinson Holdings Bhd’s (YHB) major shareholders Yinson Legacy Sdn Bhd (YLSB) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) have proposed to take YHB private in a deal valued at RM4.03 billion.

APB Resources To Dispose Of Menara APB For RM45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- APB Resources Bhd has proposed to dispose of Menara APB, a 16-storey office building in Shah Alam, Selangor to Darul Ehsan Investment Group Bhd (DEIGB) for RM45 million cash.