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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd and its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to attract sustainable, high-value investments from ASEAN, China, South Korea and Taiwan, while supporting the development of local business ecosystems.
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By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- “With proper education and training, rural women can help raise literate and productive children who, in turn, can be positive contributors to a nation’s growth and prosperity.”
5h ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) – It was a highly fulfilling experience for a group of business students from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia who applied what they learnt in economic management in their lectures to help an orang asli community at Bukit Lagong in Selayang supplement and raise their income from eggplant farming.
5h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), an onshore financial and business centre, and the United States (US) Chamber of Commerce have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen commercial and investment engagement between Qatar and the US.
6h ago
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd Group (BPMB Group) has called for Budget 2027 to prioritise targeted measures that improve access to working capital and provide repayment flexibility for viable businesses affected by geopolitical developments and rising costs.
1d ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) role at the centre of Peninsular Malaysia's electricity system extends beyond that of a conventional profit-driven business, with tariffs, expenditure and returns governed by a regulated framework while the utility firm maintains critical power infrastructure.
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By Nor Liyana binti Zulkifli
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Pahang government plans to position the state as a major halal hub in Peninsular Malaysia by branding Kuantan Port as a halal-friendly port, leveraging its integration with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Pakistan plans to bring private sector players from the textile and Islamic banking sectors to participate in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2027.
2d ago
SUBANG JAYA, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The decision on the abolition of the 30 per cent Bumiputera equity requirement for private educational institutions (IPS) falls under the purview of the relevant ministry in accordance with its jurisdiction, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
2d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as investors await key United States economic data for further clues on the direction of interest rates.
3d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore has established a new national identity for its chip industry named SG Semiconductor to strengthen its role in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
3d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, with positive United States (US) economic data and encouraging US automotive outlook supporting market sentiment amid mixed regional futures, a dealer said.