PKFZ Records RM108 Mln Revenue As 'Reactivation' Hits 86 Pct

PULAU INDAH, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ), now 86 per cent “reactivated” after nearly two decades of underutilisation, has generated RM108 million in revenue.

Extreme Weather, Natural Disasters Top Construction Risks Over Next Five Years -- Zurich

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Zurich Insurance Group has identified extreme weather and natural disasters as the most severe risks facing the construction sector over the next five years, assigning a score of 6.2 out of seven on its risk severity scale.

Agrobank To Establish Trade Facilitation, Payment Settlement Arrangements With Uzbekistan

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 17 (Bernama) --  Agrobank is targeting to establish trade facilitation and payment settlement arrangements linking Malaysia with Uzbekistan and the wider Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region by year-end.

ASEAN-Russia Need To Expand Cooperation  Across The Board, Mainly In Food Security And Energy - Anwar

From Nurul Hanis Izmir

KAZAN, June 17 (Bernama) — ASEAN and Russia need to expand multilateral cooperation in areas such as food security, energy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and education, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Finalisation Of ASEAN-Russia Trade Roadmap A Good Start, Enabling Environment Crucial - Anwar

From Nurul Hanis Izmir

KAZAN, June 17 (Bernama) — Finalisation of the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Programme on Trade and Investment Cooperation 2026-2035 is a shot in the arm for the next leap in economic ties, but an enabling environment is key to turning them into reality, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Indian Firms Invest Over US$3 Bln In Malaysia, Create 30,000 Jobs - CIIM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Indian companies have invested more than US$3 billion (US$1 = RM4.06) in Malaysia and created over 30,000 direct jobs, reflecting the strong economic partnership between Malaysia and India, according to the Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM).

ESG-Ready Malaysian Businesses Better Positioned To Penetrate EU Market, Says GRI

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies equipped with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and reporting standards will likely have a distinct competitive advantage and access to business opportunities in the European Union (EU) and other international markets, a sustainability reporting expert said today.

IRDA, Taiwan's Taoyuan City Govt In Pact To Advance Industrial Collaboration

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has formalised a strategic partnership with Taoyuan City Government in Taiwan to promote industrial collaboration, strengthen talent development and enhance mutual economic competitiveness.

RICOH Malaysia Unveils AI, Automation Solutions For Real-World Business Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- RICOH Malaysia today unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and integrated technology solutions at its ‘RICOH Empowering AI – Smarter Work, Real Impact’ event, highlighting how businesses are increasingly shifting beyond AI experimentation towards practical and real-world applications.

Elsa To Grow Digital Technology, Robotics, Engineering Segments After Positive ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Integrated oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) provider Elsa Bhd aims to accelerate its growth in the digital technology, robotics, and engineering segments following an encouraging debut on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market today.

TERAJU's Transfer To PM's Department Boosts PuTERA35 Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Placing the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) under the Prime Minister's Department will enable the agency to advance the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Tanco: Business Fundamentals Remain Unaffected Amid Share Price Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Tanco Holdings Bhd said its business fundamentals remain unaffected despite recent volatility in its share price that prompted Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Securities) to issue an Unusual Market Activity (UMA) query.