Hong Leong Bank Records Higher Net Profit Of RM1.03 Bln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM1.03 billion in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026) from RM946.70 million in 3Q 2025. 

Businesses Expect Softer Outlook In 2Q 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Businesses anticipate a softer second quarter 2026 (2Q 2026) outlook with the confidence indicator easing to negative 1.8 per cent from 4 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).

Boomi Platform Streamlines Citycare Property's HR Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company, announced that Citycare Property has streamlined its human resources (HR) and employee management processes using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, resulting in faster onboarding, improved data quality, and increased employee satisfaction.

Malaysia's Trade With Major Partners Hits Record RM1.127 Trn In Jan-Apr 2026 - Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade with its major trading partners reached a record high of RM1.127 trillion from January to April 2026, surpassing the RM1 trillion mark within the first four months of the year.

IHH  Healthcare Focuses On Technology, Operational Efficiency To Manage Cost

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) — IHH Healthcare Bhd is leveraging artificial intelligence, operational efficiency and ambulatory care expansion to manage rising medical inflation without heavily passing costs on to patients.

AICB Recognises Over 700 Banking Professionals, Strengthens Regional Banking Talent Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the banking talent pipeline in Malaysia and across the region, with over 700 banking professionals recognised at its 9th Chartered Banker Conferment Ceremony.

Transparency, Governance Key For Strategic GLCs Investments - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The government is open to government-linked companies (GLCs) taking calculated losses in strategic sectors such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), provided there is transparency, good governance and clear policies.

Malaysia’s Aerospace Workforce Exceeds 35,000 In 2025, Surpassing MAIB 2030 Target

SHAH ALAM, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aerospace, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and manufacturing sectors have employed more than 35,000 highly skilled workers in 2025, exceeding the initial target of over 30,000 by 2030 set under the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 (MAIB 2030).

Malaysia Builds Rail Talent Through ECRL Training In China

From Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

LIUZHOU (China), May 20 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Industrial Skills Training Programme (PLKI-ECRL), conducted at Liuzhou Railway Vocational Technical College (LRVTC), is helping Malaysia develop a skilled workforce for the rail industry.

ECRL Training Programme Produces 66 Rail Graduates In China

From Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

LIUZHOU (China), May 20 (Bernama) -- A total of 66 Malaysian trainees graduated from Liuzhou Railway Vocational Technical College (LRVTC) on Tuesday, as part of the Batch 1 East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Industrial Skills Training Programme (PLKI-ECRL) for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Training.

Amii’s Upper Bound Opens With 53 Pct Attendance Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) has opened the fifth edition of its Upper Bound artificial intelligence (AI) conference in Edmonton, Canada, reporting a 53 per cent year-on-year increase in attendance.

Material Appoints Ranjan Kalia As CFO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Material Plus Holdings LLC (Material), an intelligent growth company, has appointed Ranjan Kalia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing strong global finance leadership to support clients for future growth.