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MMC Ports Targets Digital Consolidation And Operational Resilience In Pivotal 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) – MMC Ports Holdings Bhd, Malaysia’s largest port operator and manager of key transshipment hubs, will focus on executing targeted infrastructure upgrades and equipment enhancement programmes in 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower Amid Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking weaker overnight cues from Wall Street as escalating geopolitical tensions over the Greenland takeover dampened investor sentiment.

NX Group Unveils Global Brand Movie Highlighting India’s Industrial Rise

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Holdings Inc has released a new global brand movie, Moving India Forward, spotlighting India’s rapid economic growth and the NX Group’s expanding role in supporting the country’s industrial evolution.

CGC Appoints Two New Independent Non-executive Directors

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has appointed Zaida Khalida Shaari and Rohan Krishnalingam as its new independent non-executive directors, effective Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 20, 2026, respectively.

Govt Combats Palm Oil Discrimination With Tailored Approach - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — The government, through the Plantation and Commodities Ministry, has adopted a dynamic trade diplomacy strategy to address all forms of discrimination by tailoring its approach to specific key market needs.

ICC, Carbon Measures Name First Carbon Accounting Expert Panel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures announced the first cohort of experts appointed to the Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting, a global initiative to define the principles, scope, and practical applications of a ledger-based carbon emissions accounting system.

AM Best Affirms Japan P&I Credit Ratings As Excellent

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Japan Ship Owners’ Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Japan P&I), with a stable outlook.

Implementation Of 170 12MP Initiatives Drives GDP Growth – Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The successful implementation of more than 170 socio-economic development initiatives under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) has contributed to the nation’s gross domestic product  (GDP) growth between 2021 and 2025, which is estimated to be at 5.2 per cent per annum.

Targeted Subsidies A More Realistic Approach For Tackling Rising Cost Of Living -- Treasury Sec-Gen

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar and Nor Baizura Basri

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Despite the view that subsidies are inefficient and prices of basic necessities should be determined by market forces, the MADANI Government has chosen a more realistic approach by providing targeted subsidies to help households cope with cost-of-living pressures.

From Traditional Components To Smart Systems: MCE Eyes Sustained Growth In Malaysia's Auto Sector

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- MCE Holdings Bhd has transformed itself from a traditional automotive components manufacturer into a more technology-driven company, reflecting the broader shift towards smarter and more connected vehicles.

HDC, MARA, RISDA In Tie-ups To Strengthen Nation’s Halal Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Bhd (HDC) and the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen strategic cooperation in entrepreneur development, particularly women entrepreneurs, within the national halal industry ecosystem.

AM Best: India’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Outlook Remains Stable

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its outlook on India’s non-life insurance segment at stable, citing supportive macroeconomic conditions and sustained insurance demand driven by regulatory initiatives and reforms.