Bank Rakyat Names Ahmad Shahril CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat has appointed Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff as chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 9, 2025.

FACT 2025: Malaysia Drives Trade Growth With Harmonised Commodity Standards

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- As the powerhouse in the global commodities market, with palm oil, rubber, timber, cocoa and pepper driving its economy, Malaysia is focused on streamlining trade to foster trust between trading partners to strengthen trade and market development.

Malaysia To Invite Thailand To Join FACT Dialogue Partners -- Johari

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will invite Thailand, the world’s third-largest palm oil producer, to join the Forestry, Agriculture, Commodity and Trade (FACT) Dialogue Partners to strengthen collaboration among producing countries.

Malaysia To Champion Smallholder Inclusion, Sustainable Trade At Inaugural Fact 2025 Forum -- Johari

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to take centre stage in advancing sustainable and inclusive trade practices as it co-hosts the Forest, Agriculture, Commodity and Trade (FACT) Forum for the first time, with a strong focus on smallholders and sustainable certification, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

ASEAN To Re-establish Swap Arrangement To Enhance Financial Safety, Resilience - Joint Statement

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is looking forward to re-establishing the ASEAN Swap Arrangement (ASA) to strengthen the region’s financial safety net and resilience, according to a joint statement from the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM).

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Implications For Malaysia

By Yin Shao Loong

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The April 2 tariffs unveiled by United States (US) President Donald Trump have shocked the world and represent a departure from the globalisation policy of previous US administrations.

Malaysia To Expand Flight Connectivity To Europe - Loke

SEPANG, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is working towards expanding its flight connectivity to Europe, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

MDS Global Platform To Power PXC’s Digital Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- MDS Global, a provider of Business Support Systems (BSS) for digital telcos, has announced a new strategic partnership with PlatformX Communications (PXC), the United Kingdom (UK)’s wholesale provider of connectivity, voice, cloud and security solutions.

Madison International Realty Expands To South Korea, Appoints Jun Park As Head 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Madison International Realty, a real estate private equity firm, has expanded its footprint in Asia with the appointment of Jun Park as Head of South Korea and the opening of its first office in the country.

Bernama Journalist Selected For 2025 KRP Wolfson Press Fellowship

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) economic news service assistant editor Niam Seet Wei has been selected as a participant of Khazanah Nasional Bhd's Khazanah Residency Programme (KRP) Wolfson Press Fellowship 2025.

REVL Training Expands Globally With Appointment Of Allen Law As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- REVL Training has appointed fitness and wellness entrepreneur Allen Law as its global Chairman as the company accelerates its international expansion into the United States, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and the United Kingdom.

Curia Expands Glasgow Facility, Enhances Manufacturing Capacity 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Curia Global Inc (Curia), a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced the expansion of its sterile fill-finish facility in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and provided updates on its ongoing expansion in Albuquerque, New Mexico.