KUCHING: Sarawak’s first Green Building Index (GBI)-certified residential high-rise, d’Isabelle, has been officially launched, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban living. Developed by RJ Group, its chief executive officer, Datuk Lily Lim, said that this certified Green Building is not merely an architectural achievement; rather, it epitomises their commitment
KUCHING: Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest unified small and medium enterprise (SME) digital finance platform, has extended its partnership with Delivery Hero (M) Sdn Bhd (fka Foodpanda (M) Sdn Bhd) to offer exclusive financing for Bumiputera merchants. In a statement by Funding Societies, with the partnership, eligible foodpanda merchants can
KUCHING: Malaysia’s construction sector is poised for significant growth in 2025, driven by large-scale infrastructure projects, increased industrial investments and rising demand for affordable housing. This growth is set against a backdrop of robust 20 per cent industry expansion in the second half of 2024, spurred by a resurgence in
KUCHING: Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) holders are urged to adopt strategic measures to optimise their investments and secure long-term financial growth. Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) President Andy Ng Yen Heng highlighted the importance of reinvesting dividends to harness the power of compounding. “ASB’s relatively stable returns make it an
KUCHING: The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) has lauded the Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM) Exposure Draft on Personal Financing as a significant move toward promoting financial fairness and transparency. Its president, Andy Ng Yen Heng, pointed out that the draft seeks to abolish flat-rate interest calculations under the Rule
KUCHING: Natural rubber (NR), once a cornerstone of global industries, now stands at a crossroads. While demand for NR in advanced sectors such as electric vehicles (EVs) and medical applications is growing, challenges like declining interest in rubber farming, fluctuating prices, and competition from synthetic alternatives threaten its sustainability. Commenting
MIRI: IANA Corporation Sdn Bhd, a small and midsize enterprise (SME) here, has secured significant export deals for its biscuit products to Qatar, facilitated through an initiative by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA). In a statement by FAMA, it said that this accomplishment was possible after the SME’s participation
KUCHING: Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB), PNB’s flagship fund, declared a 5.75 sen per unit income distribution for FY2024, comprising 5.5 sen as income distribution and 0.25 sen as a bonus. This translates to a RM10.1 billion payout for 11.1 million unitholders, exceeding the Maybank 12-month Fixed Deposit rate, PNB said
KAPIT: The COMMUNITY@SCORE programme, led by the Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) in collaboration with Press Metal Sarawak Sdn Bhd and Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd, has successfully empowered 10 local entrepreneurs in Mukah and Kapit. According to a statement by RECODA, this flagship initiative, driven by Corporate Social Responsibility
KUCHING: Malaysia’s international reserves held by the Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM) stood at USD 118.1 billion (USD 1 = RM4.49) as of Dec 13, 2024, compared to USD 118.3 billion on Nov 29, 2024. In a statement, BNM reported total assets of RM597.3 billion as of the close of
