Uncertain Global Security Landscape Warrants Malaysia And Turkiye To Elevate Defence Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) – An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade On Upside Next Week On Firmer Market Sentiment - Analyst

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is likely to break above the 1,700 psychological level in the coming week on firmer sentiment, alongside oil price stabilisation, supportive external momentum and easing volatility, and a turn in foreign fund flows, said an analyst.

Mavenir Selected To Modernise RINA Wireless Cloud-Native Voice Core

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native software company, announced that RINA Wireless, the Rural Independent Network Alliance, has selected the company to modernise its voice core, deploying IMS, VoLTE, VoWiFi, and voicemail solutions as part of a multi-vendor equipment swap.

EarthDaily Secures Eight-Figure Data Deal With US Defence & Intelligence Tech Firm

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- EarthDaily Analytics (EarthDaily) has signed a new eight-figure data subscription agreement with a United States (US) defence and intelligence technology company, reflecting growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-ready Earth observation data built on consistency, calibration and trust.

Labuan FSA To Launch Five-Year Blueprint To Boost Islamic Finance

LABUAN, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is set to launch a new five-year blueprint by the end of this year or early next year, with a strategic focus on strengthening Islamic finance and the digital economy.

US$50 Bln In Financial Support Needed As West Asia Conflict Tests Global Economy - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The global economy is facing renewed strain from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with up to US$50 billion (US$1 = RM3.98) in financial support potentially needed to help vulnerable countries weather the shock, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Rozali Ismail To Step Down As Puncak Niaga Executive Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Tan Sri Rozali Ismail will relinquish his role as Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd’s (PNHB) executive chairman and retire as director of the company, effective June 30, 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower AS Investors Reassess US-Iran Truce

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Thursday following the weaker performance of regional peers.

Digital Realty Targets About SG$7 Bln Investment In Singapore AI Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, the world's largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, announced plans to invest nearly SG$7 billion in Singapore, reinforcing the city-state’s role as a strategic artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure hub for Asia Pacific. (SG$1 = RM3.11)

Banks Reaffirm Commitment To Support Customers Affected By Ongoing Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd and Standard Chartered Malaysia announced their commitment today to support customers affected by ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Dorsett To Open First Dao by Dorsett Hotel In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Dorsett Hospitality International (DHI), a subsidiary of Far East Consortium International Limited (FEC), will open Dao by Dorsett Puteri Cove on May 15, marking the brand’s debut in Malaysia.

Boulder Imaging Secures Growth Investment From Lime Rock New Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Boulder Imaging Inc, a provider of ultra-high-speed machine vision technologies for wind energy and manufacturing applications, has received a growth investment from funds managed by Lime Rock New Energy (LRNE) to accelerate its global expansion and technology development.