Johor’s Healthcare Strength A Foundation Of Future Regional Innovation Hub -- JCorp

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran

JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) sees Johor’s healthcare strength as the foundation of a future regional innovation hub, serving ASEAN’s rising demand for clinical excellence and skilled medical talent.

Master Tec Initiates Listing Transfer To Main Market Of Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Master Tec Group Bhd has proposed to transfer its listing to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in less than two years after the company's debut on the ACE Market in January 2024. 

IMF Forum Explores How Governments Can Better Navigate Rising Borrowing Costs, Refinancing Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 20th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Debt Management Forum explores and discusses how governments can better navigate the challenges of rising borrowing costs and debt refinancing pressures.

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.

Quadria Capital Closes US$1.07 Bln Fund To Drive Healthcare Investments In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Quadria Capital has announced the final close of its Fund III with US$1.07 billion in total commitments, significantly exceeding its original US$800 million target. (US$1=RM4.20)

APO Concludes 67th Governing Body Meeting In Jakarta With New Leadership, Strategic Roadmap

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) concluded its 67th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in Jakarta on a high note, setting the course for the organisation's future through key leadership changes and strategic discussions.

ASEAN Urged To Close MSME Gaps To Unlock Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- A prominent Malaysian private sector official has urged ASEAN to prioritise strategies and policies that address the challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to ensure the regional economy fully benefits from their potential.

KL Convention Centre Set To Showcase 20-year Summit Expertise For 46th ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The selection of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre as the official venue for the 46th ASEAN Summit on May 26-27 reaffirms the venue’s 20-year legacy as Malaysia’s trusted stage for large-scale multilateral engagements. 

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Greenback On Concerns Over US Fiscal Health

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher on Wednesday as concerns over the fiscal health of the United States continued to weigh on the greenback.

IMM Investment Secures Hamilton Lane Backing In Landmark Asia Secondary Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- IMM Investment, a prominent Korean asset manager, and Hamilton Lane, a global private markets firm, announced the completion of a strategic secondary transaction involving the IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund.

Main Market-bound Paradigm REIT Aims To Raise RM560 Mln From IPO

PETALING JAYA, May 16 (Bernama) -- Main Market-bound Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (Paradigm REIT) aims to raise RM560 million from its initial public offering (IPO).

Plexus Raises US$6 Mln To Drive Global Growth, Next-Gen Automation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Plexus, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered legal automation platform, has secured over US$6 million in new funding to accelerate global expansion and AI-led innovation. (US$1=RM4.30)