News List

Awareness on safe handling of petroleum materials still low

BATU PAHAT, June 27 (Bernama) -- The awareness on the safe handling of petroleum materials including at petrol stations, business premises and housing areas amongst the public is still low.

Sapura Energy wins RM1 billion contracts, narrows net loss in Q1

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Sapura Energy Bhd has secured 10 new contracts for its engineering and construction and drilling segments worth RM1 billion across Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and Australia, including Sapura Energy’s first offshore wind farm contract.

Govt preparing tax incentives for green property developer

PETALING JAYA, June 27 (Bernama) -- In a bid to promote the usage of green building materials in the country, the government is in the midst of dishing out goodies - tax incentives - to developers of green building, according to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government.  

PCG, Plastic Energy sign MoU on addressing plastic waste

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group (PCG) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Plastic Energy Ltd, a chemical recycling company, to collaborate in addressing plastic waste that cannot be recycled by conventional means in Malaysia. 

MPOB receives “encouraging business enquiries” at New York Fancy Food Show

By Manik Mehta

NEW YORK, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Washington-based office of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), which participated in America’s just-concluded three-day prestigious New York Fancy Food Show (NYFFS), received a steady stream of visitors to its pavilion at the show, many of whom were curious onlookers though there were also many who meant “serious business”.

Sarawak has steady sources of revenue

KUCHING, June 26 (Bernama) – Sarawak, which has recorded budget surpluses for several years, has steady sources of revenue, especially the imposition of the sales tax on petroleum products for exports.

Serba Dinamik to organise Beyond Paradigm Summit 2019 in KL, Kuching

By Jenny Imanina Lanong and Murni Nasri

SHAH ALAM, June 26 (Bernama) -- In its quest to propel and inspire businesses to the forefront of digital transformation era, Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad will be hosting “Beyond Paradigm Summit 2019” next month, the first ever digital transformation summit. 

Natural gas industry can play pivotal role in Malaysia's sustainable future

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s natural gas industry can play a pivotal role in fuelling a sustainable future for the country.

Papar Dam will begin construction as soon as new plan is ready - Peter

PAPAR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The construction of the Papar Dam will begin as soon as the new plan is ready, said Sabah Infrastructure Development Minister Datuk Peter Anthony.

Lack of political commitment for RE agenda in Malaysia: Jomo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Prominent economist Prof Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram today stressed on the need for political commitment to push for a swift implementation of the renewable energy (RE) agenda as the enforcement of the alternative energy is seen to be lagging behind.