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Economy

MIHAS 2026 Eyes Over RM5 Bln In Potential Business, Boosts Halal Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The 22nd edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 is targeting more than RM5 billion in potential business, while expanding access for Malaysian halal products to international markets.

GREE Chairperson Receives “Cool Leaders” Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- GREE Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai announced that its Chairperson, Dong Mingzhu, has received an inaugural “Cool Leaders” award in the Individual Leader category from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Cool Coalition.

Malaysian Firms Urged To Tap Dubai As Gateway To Middle East, Africa -- Dubai Chambers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are encouraged to consider Dubai as a gateway to markets across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, supported by the emirate’s strategic location, logistics infrastructure and business-friendly policies, according to Dubai Chambers.

Govt To Strengthen R&D Ecosystem, Shifts To “Made By Malaysia” - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government is looking to strengthen Malaysia’s research and development (R&D) ecosystem through more market-driven funding mechanisms and closer industry collaboration, said Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Finance Professionals Must Adapt To Geopolitical, AI, Climate Challenges -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Finance professionals must adapt to a rapidly changing global landscape shaped by geopolitical shifts, climate and sustainability challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) and growing concerns over trust.

Labuan IBFC Jumps 11 Places To 44th In Global Financial Centres Index

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has climbed 11 places to 44th globally in the latest Global Financial Centres Index 40 (GFCI 40), strengthening its standing among the world’s leading financial centres.

SC Explores Taskforce To Strengthen Company Secretaries’ Competency, Accountability

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission (SC) is exploring the establishment of a multi-stakeholder task force, involving regulators and professional bodies, to strengthen the competency and professionalism of company secretaries in Malaysian-listed companies.

EUDR Framework Finalisation To Have Minimal Impact On Oil Palm Planters - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The finalisation of the European Union (EU) Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) framework provides greater clarity on its implementation, ahead of the regulation’s enforcement end-December 2026, and has a much smaller impact on oil palm plantation companies.

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Exports Seen Stable At 16 Mln Tonnes In 2027 -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) foresees Malaysia's palm oil exports remaining stable at around 16 million tonnes in 2027, with the country expected to play an increasingly important role in supplying palm oil to global consumers.

Chery Auto’s LEPAS To Highlight Elegance In Daily Life At October Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- LEPAS, the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand of Chery Auto, is set to launch its first LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week this October.

Former Colombian President Named Chair Of ICC And Carbon Measures Advisory Group

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures announced that Colombia’s former President, Iván Duque Márquez, has been named Chair of the newly created Technical Expert Panel (TEP) Advisory Group, established to complement the work of the TEP on Carbon Accounting.

Dialog Secures Development Approval From Petronas For Raja Cluster Small Field Asset

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd today has reached a final investment decision (FID) amounting to US$81 million and secured approval for the field development and abandonment plan (FDAP) for the RAJA Cluster Small Field Asset from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).