UUE Unit Wins RM67.3 Mln Power Cable Contract In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- UUE Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Konnection Engineering Pte Ltd, has secured a RM67.3 million contract from Wee Guan Construction Pte Ltd, marking its largest order win in Singapore to date.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For South Korea’s KB Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of South Korea’s KB Insurance Co Ltd (KBI), with a stable outlook.

Mr. D.I.Y. Thailand Set For Market Debut, Targets 5.6 Bln Baht Fundraising

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) is aiming to raise up to 5.6 billion baht (US$173 million) through an initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on Nov 5, 2025.

Proton e.MAS 5 Secures 3,000 Bookings In One Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- PROTON e.MAS 5, Malaysia’s first affordable electric vehicle (EV), has received 3,000 bookings within the first week of its launch, including 1,607 units in the first 24 hours.

Selangor Aims For Expansion Of Aerospace And Aviation Ops In Its Territory

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government is ramping up efforts to strengthen its position as the local aerospace and aviation hub with the goal of housing up to 70 per cent of the nation's operations in the state, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari

Top Glove Back In Black With Rm109 Mln Fy2025 Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has returned to profitability, posting a net profit of RM109.07 million for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared with a net loss of RM64.88 million a year earlier.

MATRADE Strengthens South-South Cooperation Through TCTP 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) continues to drive Malaysia’s South-South cooperation agenda through its role as the Training Institution for the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) 2025: Trade Promotion for African Countries.

Budget 2026: MARGMA Appeals For Immediate Financial Relief, Human Capital Support

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has appealed for immediate financial relief, critical support for human capital and strategic focus on market positioning for the rubber gloves industry in Budget 2026.

Budget 2026: MAA Calls For Extension Of EV Incentives

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has urged the government to extend the existing tax incentives for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the upcoming Budget 2026 to accelerate the country’s electrification goals and attract long-term investments.

Brent Holds Above US$70 On Geopolitical Risk Premium - Rystad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Energy markets opened the week on a firm footing, with Brent crude oil holding above US$70 (US$1=RM4.21) a barrel, supported by a sizeable geopolitical risk premium, Rystad Energy said.

Foreign Worker Shortage Biggest Challenge For Rubber Industry – MRC

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber industry’s most pressing challenge is the shortage of foreign workers in the downstream manufacturing sector, according to the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC).

AirAsia Eyes 45 Pct Malaysia Market, 70 Pct Domestic

CEBU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia aims to capture up to 45 per cent of Malaysia’s overall aviation market and 70 per cent of the domestic sector within the next two years, supported by new aircraft capacity and an international expansion strategy.