Elvina Liow Promoted To Lead watchTowr’s Operations Across APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Cybersecurity company, watchTowr announced the promotion of Elvina Liow to vice president (VP) of Asia Pacific (APAC).

ACE Market-Bound Supreme Consolidated Aims To Raise RM17.5 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Supreme Consolidated Resources Bhd (SCRB) which is transferring its listing from the LEAP Market to the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, aims to raise RM17.5 million through the initial public offering (IPO).

Meta Bright's Units Secure RM43.85 Mln Banking Facilities From HLB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Meta Bright Group Bhd's (MBGB) subsidiaries, Expogaya Sdn Bhd (EXPO) and Jesselton Concrete Sdn Bhd (Jesselton Concrete) have secured banking facilities totalling RM43.85 million from Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) to boost the company’s concrete business segment growth.

ACE Market Debutant Sorento Capital To Expand Into New Construction, Renovation Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Sorento Capital Bhd is set to expand into new construction and renovation markets by targeting additional building segments, including affordable housing, hotels and office buildings, following its debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today.

Blackberry Establishes APAC Regional Cybersecurity HQ In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Canada-based BlackBerry Ltd has established its Asia Pacific (APAC) regional headquarters (HQ) for its cybersecurity division in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, which is now fully operational.

Amphenol Opens New Facility In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Amphenol DC Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, has opened its new 70,000 square feet (sq ft) facility in Penang, with the potential for an additional 60,000 sq ft in the second phase. 

Malaysia Positioned As Bridge Between BRICS And Asean For Driving Collaboration

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official admission as a BRICS partner country, along with its role as ASEAN chairman in 2025, positions the nation as a bridge in advocating for regional economic resilience and collaboration between the two blocs.

BASF Petronas Chemicals Opens Second 2-EHAcid Plant In Kuantan

KUANTAN, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- BASF Petronas Chemicals (BPC) has launched its second 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHAcid) production line at its integrated site in Kuantan to meet growing market demand.

IRB Implements TCC Pilot Project For Govt Procurement Works Involving JKR And JPS

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MOF), in collaboration with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB), is expanding the implementation of the Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) for the procurement of physical works and consulting services as a pilot project from Oct 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

DXN Posts Lower 2Q Net Profit Of RM65.97 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- DXN Holdings Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM65.97 million in the second quarter of the financial year 2025 (2Q FY2025) ended Aug 31, 2024, from RM76.02 million amid higher foreign exchange losses as well as elevated costs for employee benefit and shipping rates.

Capital A Could Benefit From Favourable Factors As It Undergoes Restructuring - PIVB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is expected to benefit from favourable factors such as ringgit appreciation, robust air travel demand, and lower jet fuel prices amid its proposed restructuring plan, said Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB).

Ringgit Gains In Early Trade Amid US Pre-election Jitters

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar early Thursday, amid uncertainty over the upcoming US presidential election on Nov 5, an analyst said.