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Modon Sells Out Tara Park Project, Nears 2 Bln Emirati Dirham In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Modon, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered international holding company, has announced the sell-out of Tara Park on Reem Island, with the project generating nearly two billion Emirati dirham in sales. (100 Emirati dirham = RM107.65)

LyondellBasell Completes Sale Of European Assets To AEQUITA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) announced it has completed the sale of select European olefins and polyolefins assets, and the associated business and corporate functions, to AEQUITA, marking a key milestone in its strategic review of operations in the region.

Pepper Industry Continues To Grow With RM2.27 Bln Contribution In 2025

KUCHING, May 4 (Bernama) -- The country’s pepper industry has recorded positive growth with revenue contribution rising to about RM2.27 billion last year from RM2.24 billion in 2024, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

OTC Markets Taps JP Chan To Lead APAC Operations Amid Regional Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- OTC Markets Group, an operator of regulated markets for more than 12,000 United States (US) and international securities, has appointed JP Chan as Senior Vice President and Regional Head for Asia-Pacific (APAC) as it expands its presence in the region.

Xenco Medical Named To TIME100, Wins 2026 Health Impact Award

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Xenco Medical has been named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies in the World and the Winner of the 2026 TIME100 Impact Award in Health by Time Magazine.

Malaysia Must Strive To Become Tech Nation To Address Low Wage Issue -- Liew

ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to shift from being perceived mainly as a trading nation to a technology-driven country by striving to produce its own technological innovations in order to tackle the issue of low wages in the country.

Bank Muamalat Launches ASB Smart Education Financing Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Muamalat) launched the ASB SMART Education plan today, becoming the first financial institution among Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) agents to offer an Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) financing solution specifically tailored towards education.

Global Supply Crisis A Clear Signal For Malaysia To Speed Up Green Energy Shift - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Global supply disruptions caused by geopolitical conflict in West Asia are a clear signal that Malaysia must reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate the transition to renewable energy, an economic expert has said.

Digital China Summit Showcases AI, Data Innovation In Fuzhou

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- The Ninth Digital China Summit was held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, featuring more than 50 dialogue sessions and over 100 related activities focused on advancing digital technology development.

Malaysia Must Expand Green Finance, Tech Capacity - World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must expand green finance, strengthen local tech capacity, as well as broaden participation across sectors and regions to fully leverage the global shift towards sustainability and turn climate risk into a competitive edge in green value chains. 

AM Best Affirms Vietnam National Reinsurance Credit Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Vietnam National Reinsurance Corporation (VINARE).

Investor Confidence In Johor Remains Firm Amid Global Supply Crisis - Onn Hafiz

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 4 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence in Johor remains strong even though the country is currently facing considerable challenges with the global supply crisis, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.