LIAM’s i-Mula 50 Insurance Fund Draws 90,000 Sign-Ups

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has concluded the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack Insurance Fund, with about 90,000 Malaysians signed up for coverage.

CompAsia Targets RM400 Mln-500 Mln Main Market IPO In 1H 2027

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Integrated refurbished technology leader CompAsia Sdn Bhd is set to launch its Main Market initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia in the first half of 2027 (1H 2027), aiming to raise around RM400 million to RM500 million, with a valuation of about RM2 billion.

Intel's Packaging Complex, Assembly Manufacturing Operational This Year - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Intel’s investment in Malaysia is set to expand, with its advanced packaging complex and assembly manufacturing expected to be operational later this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Megah Port Management, Labuan Port Authority Ink Agreements To Boost Port Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) and the Labuan Port Authority (LPA) today signed the operation, facility and management continuation agreement and the leasing agreement aimed at further strengthening port operations and maritime services on this duty-free island.

Panasonic Explores Investment In Palm Biomass-based MDF In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) – Manufacturer of housing equipment and construction material, Panasonic Housing Solutions Co Ltd, is exploring investment opportunities for its palm biomass-based panels product, medium-density fibreboard (MDF).

AirBorneo Opts For Boeing, Jet Operations Routes Planned To KL, Singapore

KUCHING, March 16 (Bernama) — AirBorneo plans to launch regional jet operations from Kuching in July using three Boeing 737-800 aircraft as part of efforts to expand its connectivity beyond the existing network.

Bursa Malaysia Uplifts Pharmaniaga From PN17 Status Effective Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia said Pharmaniaga Bhd will be uplifted from its PN17 status effective 9 am tomorrow.

IJM Plans India Exit To Unlock Shareholder Value

PETALING JAYA, March 16 (Bernama) -- IJM Corp Bhd plans to exit its highway investments in India as part of its efforts to unlock shareholder value.

Towards a Financially Confident Malaysia: Why Financial Literacy Matters More Than Ever

By Adnan Zaylani

There is a growing realisation across Malaysia that financial literacy is no longer a luxury skill reserved for financially savvy individuals. It is fast becoming a necessity for every household, student,  worker, entrepreneur and retiree.

More Than RM7 Bln Mobilised Under MyCIF To Fund Over 11,500 MSMEs -- SC Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- More than RM7 billion was mobilised under Malaysia Co-investment Fund (MyCIF) to fund over 11,500 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups since 2019, said Securities Commission chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

MyCIF Gets Additional RM20 Mln, Total Allocation Hits RM50 Mln In 2026 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The government will allocate an additional RM20 million to the Malaysia Co-investment Fund (MyCIF), in addition to the RM30 million announced in Budget 2026, bringing the total allocation this year to RM50 million.

Navigating The 2026 F1 Calendar Amid West Asia Conflict

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- As the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) season opened in Melbourne from March 6-8, the sport is facing one of its most complex geopolitical challenges in recent years.