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BANGI, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed that halal product exhibitions and expos at all levels be coordinated to achieve a wider impact and strengthen efforts to boost the halal industry. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Halal Industry Development Council chairman, said Malaysia hosts various halal product exhibitions such as the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), Halal Fiesta Malaysia (Halfest), and the Rural Entrepreneurs Carnival (KUD), all of which share the common goal of serving both domestic and international markets. “The best approach is to gather all exhibitors and halal product manufacturers in one place

SHAH ALAM, Proton Holdings Bhd is confident that the Proton e.MAS 7 Tour will help the national carmaker achieve its goal of making the Proton e.MAS 7 the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) in the country. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Roslan Abdullah said the nationwide tour, which begins on Oct 5, 2024 and runs until early November, would allow Malaysians to engage directly with Proton’s first EV model. “As well as giving Malaysians a close-up look at this C-segment sport utility vehicle (SUV), the tour will demonstrate the resilience of the Proton e.MAS 7, highlighting the durability of its battery, the

Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday in line with most Asian markets, mirroring gains from Wall Street, where investors welcomed the US Federal Reserve’s substantial interest rate cut. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 3.17 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 1,668.82 at the close from Thursday’s close of 1,665.65. It opened 5.03 points higher at 1,670.68, trading between 1,668.48 and 1,674.04 throughout the session. In the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 732 to 468, while 465 counters were unchanged, 850 untraded and 32 suspended. Turnover swelled to 4.19 billion units worth RM5.97 billion, from Thursday’s 3.99

– Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Muamalat) is proud to announce that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Khairul Kamarudin, has won the prestigious CEO of the Year 2024 by Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA). This accolade is a testament to his exemplary leadership in propelling Bank Muamalat’s emergence as a key player in the Islamic finance sector. The award was presented during the 14th annual GIFA Awards Ceremony, held in the Republic of Maldives, which also hosted the Global Islamic Finance Summit (GIFS). The ceremony was attended by distinguished global leaders, including senior ministers, central bank governors, and other

An F and B company owner pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of submitting a false statement to the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) five years ago. The accused, P. Narendran, 47, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Irwan Suainbon. He is accused of knowingly submitting a false statement regarding the resignation of his wife, V. Revathi, as a director of NR Sweets Restaurant N Café Sdn Bhd. The offence allegedly occurred on April 19, 2019, at Menara SSM@Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. He was charged under Section 591(2)(a) of the Companies