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Economic
Sapura Energy: No Contact From MACC Over Bribery Probe
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) said it has not been contacted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding investigations into alleged bribery and fund misappropriation involving the company.
Market
FBM KLCI Futures Close Higher
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today in tandem with gains in the underlying cash market.
Corporate
Sapura Energy: No Contact From MACC Over Bribery Probe
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) said it has not been contacted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding investigations into alleged bribery and fund misappropriation involving the company.
URA Act: Malaysian Developers Lead Australia’s Urban Renewal While Reforms Stalls At Home
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Top-tier Malaysian property developers are leading Australia’s largest urban renewal projects, while Malaysia is still debating the crucial Urban Renewal Act (URA) amid deteriorating low-cost housing, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.
Malaysia’s Tech Sector Earnings To Grow This Year Amid Tariff Headwinds -- Analysts
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector earnings are projected to grow this year, riding on stronger demand and overall recovery in the semiconductor space amid the United States (US) tariff headwinds, said analysts.