- LATEST
-
- INSIDE BTIMES.COM.MY
-
Most analysts still bearish on MAS stock
LONG-TERM CONCERNS LINGER: Some believe carrier will return to full-year profit only in 2014Analysts wary of MAS' long-term financial strength
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) may have averted financial disaster by securing funding for its aircraft purchases but analysts are not convinced it can sustain itself independently.When 'separated twins' reunite
Islamic finance and halal industry are twins separated at birth and now are reuniting (converging) after 1,400 years.
- INDUSTRIES
-
-
AUTO/TRANSPORT
Nasim launches Peugeot 408
SHAH ALAM: Nasim Sdn Bhd, local distributor of the Peugeot brand, has launched the highly-anticipated all-new Peugeot 408.
-
BANKING/FINANCE
Banking system sound: Bank Negara
Malaysia'S banking system remains well capitalised with a risk-weighted capital ratio and core capital ratio at 14.7 per cent and 13 per cent respectively, said Bank Negara Malaysia yesterday.
-
BRANDING
Google upbeat on Chrome Web Store
KUALA LUMPUR: Google Malaysia is upbeat on a higher rate web browser adoption via localised web store with its newly-launched Chrome Web Store (CWS).
-
BROKERS/VIEW
OSK reaffirms 'buy' call on Media Prima
KUALA LUMPUR: OSK Research Sdn Bhd has reaffirmed its "buy" call on Media Prima Bhd despite anticipating slow advertising expenditure (adex) this year.
-
COMMODITIES
Malaysia targets RM53b from timber exports
JOHOR BARU: Malaysia has targeted RM53 billion in earnings from the export of timber and timber-based products in the next eight years.
-
FRANCHISING
Franchise industry seen contributing RM23b to GDP
KUALA LUMPUR: The franchise industry is projected to contribute 2.6 per cent, or some RM22.5 billion, to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) this year.
-
INSURANCE
Allianz steps up branding efforts
PREMIUMS TARGET: Insurer aims for 15pc growth to RM3 billion this year, may explore takaful
-
LOGISTICS
Asian premium airlines' plight
SEVERE CROSSWINDS: High fuel prices, economic uncertainty and pressure from Middle East, budget carriers squeeze profits
-
PROPERTY
Mah Sing buys 172ha in Bandar Baru Bangi
The company has targeted to buy land that can generate gross development value (GDV) of RM5 billion.
-
RETAILING
Ayamas eyes overseas debut by year-end
The company had allocated RM5 million for the opening of the 10 outlets in Malaysia, while the one in Brunei had cost RM1.23 million.
-
SMEs
High costs drive Korean SMEs to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The high cost of doing business in South Korea has prompted many of its small and medium size entrepreneurs (SMEs) to move to Malaysia to tap into the growth of the Southeast Asian market.
-
AUTO/TRANSPORT
- IPOWATCH
-
Pestech gets green light for Bursa listing
Tenaga Nasional has been Pestech's main client since 2000, contributing 36 per cent to its revenue in its financial year ended December 31 2010
