KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, in line with the stronger performance of the cash market.

PAC Calls On Felcra To Reassess 30,000-Hectare Land Bank Goal

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) revise its target for acquiring a land bank of 30,000 hectares to a more realistic level.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rises 0.69 Pct At Close, Snaps Five-Day Losing Streak

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index snapped a five-day losing streak to end higher on Tuesday, recouping part of the previous day’s losses, with gains driven by banking heavyweights, oil and gas-related counters, and renewed buying interest in selected consumer retail stocks, despite weaker performances across the region..

Tune Talk Achieves ASEAN‑first Cloud‑native Core Deployment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Tune Talk has become the first telecommunications company (telco) in ASEAN to deploy a cloud-native core technology at scale after the successful completion of phase 1 of its Cloud Core Network Modernisation in partnership with Nokia.

Upwind Expands Across APJ To Tackle Cloud Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Upwind, the runtime-first cloud security leader, announced an expansion across Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ), doubling down on its presence in India to meet escalating enterprise demand for real-time cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) security.

Strait Of Hormuz Closure May Sharply Tighten Crude Oil, LNG Supply – Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- A temporary closure or restriction of the Strait of Hormuz could sharply tighten supply, pushing up global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir said.

Govt To Ensure Public Financial Management Objectives Result In Better Fiscal Outcomes - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the objectives of public financial management under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850) are translated into better fiscal outcomes through the strengthening of a rules-based governance framework to improve transparency and accountability, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, in line with the subdued performance of the cash market.

Smarter Use Of Transaction Data Key To MSMEs’ Next Growth Phase - Paydibs

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The next phase of growth for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) depends on how intelligently transaction data is harnessed, according to Paydibs, a digital payments company. 

Velesto Energy Unit Bags US$157 Mln Contract From Petronas Carigali

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Velesto Energy Bhd's (VEB) indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Velesto Drilling Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract worth US$157 million from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) to provide a jack-up drilling rig for the PCSB 2026-2030 contract period.

NanoMalaysia Unveils High-Performance 300wh/kg Sodium-Ion Battery Prototype

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- NanoMalaysia Bhd (NMB) has achieved a major milestone in Malaysia’s energy storage ambitions with the development of a graphene-enhanced sodium-ion battery prototype delivering an energy density exceeding 300 watt-hours per kilogramme (Wh/kg), among the highest in the world.

Maxis Wins Network Transformation Icon For Performance Award

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has been awarded the title of “Network Transformation Icon-Performance” by international telecommunications publication The Fast Mode in its 2025 awards programme.