Affin Hwang IB, CBOE In Partnership To Introduce VIX® Futures In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) — Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has partnered with Cboe Global Markets Inc to introduce VIX® Futures to local investors.

Vantris Energy's Unit To Dispose Stake In L&T-Sapura Shipping For US$30.5 Mln In Total Consideration

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Vantris Energy Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Sapura Nautical Power Pte Ltd, will divest its 40 per cent equity interest in L&T-Sapura Shipping Pvt Ltd to its India-based joint venture partner Larsen &Toubro Ltd for a total disposal consideration of US$30.5 million (US$1 = RM4.05).

KKB Subsidiary Bags RM212 Mln Contract From Petronas Carigali For Offshore EPC Job

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- KKB Engineering Bhd’s subsidiary OceanMight Sdn Bhd has bagged an award from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd for the provision of minor engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a fixed offshore structure and “host tie-in” at Erb West for the Belud South Greenfield development project worth RM212 million.

Malaysia’s "Regular Follow-Up Status" By FATF Underscores Labuan IBFC AML Framework's Strength

LABUAN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recent recognition by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under the ‘Regular Follow-Up’ status for the Mutual Evaluation Report 2025 (MER 2025) has underscored international confidence in the country’s robust, risk-based framework for anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF).

Vantris Energy Share Price Up In Early Trade On Two Work Orders Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Vantris Energy Bhd share price jumped as much as 10.39 per cent in early trade today after securing two work orders for the transportation and installation (T&I) of offshore facilities from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd worth RM1.4 billion. 

Profit-taking Drags Bursa Malaysia To End Lower On First Trading Day of 2026

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first trading day of 2026 on a softer note as investors locked in profits after the recent rally amid subdued trading, despite encouraging performance on most regional markets.

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

2025: Sparking Malaysia’s Energy Transformation, Powering ASEAN’s Future

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- 2025 has been nothing short of an exciting year for Malaysia, sparking new ideas and driving growth across the energy sector.

CILT Malaysia Sabah Honours Industry Excellence, Highlights Sector Reforms

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport industry in Sabah and Labuan took centre stage last night as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILT Malaysia) Sabah Section honoured industry excellence while highlighting key institutional reforms shaping the sector’s future.

China’s Hainan FTP Marks Major Liberalisation Move, Spurring Potential Gains For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), which will officially begin island-wide special customs operations on Dec 18, 2025, is yet another testament to China’s continued economic liberalisation, in contrast to the United States’ policy directions.

CIMB Securities Expects 6.4 Pct Q-o-q Earnings Rise For O&G Sector In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The oil and gas (O&G) sector is expected to record a 6.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) earnings increase in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Uni-Fuels Secures Three-Year Supply Of Marine Fuels 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited, a Singapore-based global provider of marine fuel solutions, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Uni-Fuels Pte Ltd (Uni-Fuels Singapore), has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for a three-year marine fuel supply contract.