XOX MD Appointed Chairman Of Hong Kong-Based Nexion Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- XOX Bhd’s managing director Datuk Kenneth Vun has been appointed chairman at Nexion Technologies Ltd effective May 12, 2025.

Tengku Zafrul In South Korea For APEC Trade Ministers Meeting, Reinforce Multilateral Trading Platform

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU (South Korea), May 14 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is leading Malaysia’s delegation to Jeju, South Korea as trade ministers from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are gathered for the 31st meeting.

World's Top Economies US, China Agree Initial 90-day Tariff Relief After Geneva Talks

GENEVA, May 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The US and China have agreed to a sweeping rollback of punitive tariffs for an initial 90-day period, signalling a rare moment of relief in their protracted trade conflict and raising hopes for longer-term economic stability, according to a joint statement released by the US on Monday.

AIROD, Satys Ink Joint Venture Agreement To Enhance Malaysia’s Aircraft MRO Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Aerospace engineering company AIROD Sdn Bhd has signed a joint venture agreement with Satys Aircraft Painting to boost the capabilities of Malaysia’s aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector, particularly in exterior finishing and aircraft painting.

Malakoff Issues RM250 Mln ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk Murabahah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd’s (Malakoff) wholly-owned subsidiary, Malakoff Power Bhd (MPower), has successfully issued its inaugural RM250 million ASEAN Sustainability Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk Murabahah under its RM1.2 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme (IMTN).

Trade Protectionism Disrupts Global Trade - ASEAN+3

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Rising trade protectionism impacts global trade, causing economic fragmentation that affects trade, investment, and capital flows throughout the region, as concluded in the 28th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM+3).

GLICs Adopt Living Wage Policy For All Permanent Malaysian Employees

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn above the monthly living wage threshold. 

Simmtech's Sustio Opens Second Operation Facility In Penang, Completes Phase 2 Expansion Worth RM326 Mln 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Premier manufacturer and supplier of printed circuit boards (PCBs), Sustio Sdn Bhd, a Simmtech Group company, has completed its RM326 million phase 2 expansion with the inauguration of its second operations facility in Batu Kawan, Penang.

MIDA, FMM, Bintang Capital Team Up To Launch Fund To Transform Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM), and Bintang Capital Partners Bhd have joined forces to introduce the Bintang Semiconductor Impact Fund I (BSIF I) to revolutionise Malaysia’s semiconductor industry. 

Firms Must Remain Vigilant To Prevent Cyberattacks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Businesses, including brokerage firms, must regularly conduct security assessments and cybersecurity penetration testing to detect potential vulnerabilities and prevent future cyberattacks, said LGMS Bhd executive chairman Fong Choong Fook.

SC, Bursa Malaysia On Alert Over Unauthorised Trading Access, Assure Market Continuity

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Bhd have received reports from a few brokers who identified failed client logins and unauthorised access or trading activities executed through a limited number of clients’ online trading accounts.

Jingxing Group Commits RM1.9 Bln To Malaysia Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Zhejiang Jingxing Paper Joint Stock Co. Ltd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Jingxing Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd, has committed RM1.9 billion to a phase two expansion of its operations in Banting, Selangor.