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By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) held a strategic engagement session with the Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) to explore Labuan’s potential as a regional platform capable of supporting economic growth and connectivity across Asian countries.
JOHOR BAHRU, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Johor Super Lane (JSL) initiative, a fast-track mechanism that has cut the operational timeline for industrial projects to just 11 months, is expected to be a key driver in helping the state achieve its RM140 billion investment target this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Maybank Group’s social impact arm, Maybank Foundation, recently honoured winners of its 9th MyTIGER Values Art Competition and Exhibition (MTVACE) 2026 at Stadium Merdeka, showcasing artworks by 36 students from across the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- AwanBiru Technology Bhd (Awantec) posted a profit after tax (PAT) of RM1.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), supported by sustained contributions from the group’s core operations and its strategic expansion into delivering artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for key accounts.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- DRB-HICOM Bhd’s net profit more than doubled to RM45 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q) from RM17.72 million in the same period last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM545.39 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026) from RM394.25 million in the preceding year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc) has collaborated with the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) to host a knowledge-sharing session highlighting opportunities in Islamic finance.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s net profit eased by 9.49 per cent to RM11.62 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026) compared with RM12.84 million in the same period last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Audiencerate Ltd, a data activation specialist, has appointed Riccardo Fabbri as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven expansion initiatives.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).
PETALING JAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Digital Trust and Data Security Strategy 2026-2030 is expected to be presented in the third quarter of this year, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Energy is no longer just about powering homes but has become a critical driver of the growing artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and the rapid expansion of computing, data centres, advanced manufacturing and electric mobility.
