Horizon Quantum Completes Nasdaq Listing, Reports Q1 Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd (Horizon Quantum), a pioneer of software infrastructure for quantum applications, has reported an operating loss of US$6.5 million for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2026, compared to US$4.7 million in the same period last year. (US$1=RM3.91)

Penang Continues To Drive National Economy, Records Investments Totalling RM63.96 Bln In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, May 8 (Bernama) -- Penang continued to serve as a driver of the nation’s industry and sustained its growth momentum by recording RM63.96 billion in approved investments last year, according to Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib.

Bursa Malaysia In Negative Territory At Midday On Uncertain West Asia Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its downward momentum at midday, in line with the weaker performance across regional markets as sentiment was dragged by renewed developments surrounding the United States (US)-Iran conflict. 

Meltwater Unveils AI-Powered Mid-Year Product Release

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a leader in actionable intelligence, has unveiled its 2026 Mid-Year Product Release, designed to empower organisations to move beyond monitoring to uncover critical signals, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and act with speed and confidence.

Malaysia Not Selling Oil To ASEAN Members As It Still Imports 400,000 Barrels Daily -- Johari

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines), May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not sell oil to other ASEAN member states as the country is still importing about 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

ASEAN May Involve Private Sector In Oil Stockpiling Framework -- Johari Ghani

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines) May 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness.

Malaysia Positions Carbon Market As Strategic Economic Pillar To Drive Trade Competitiveness - Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning the carbon market as a critical economic driver to bolster industrial competitiveness and meet its ambitious climate targets under the newly approved National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK).

BNM Sees Malaysia Maintaining Growth Momentum In 1Q 2026 Amid External Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said Malaysia’s latest economic indicators point towards continued growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), driven by sustained domestic demand and strong export performance.

Media Professionals Should Nurture Market-savvy, Entrepreneurial Skills -- Ashwad Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Media practitioners should equip themselves with entrepreneurial skills and a strong understanding of market dynamics, as Malaysia moves towards building a more robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, said Radio Televisyen Malaysia director-general of broadcasting Ashwad Ismail.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of OPR Announcement

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, supported by buying interest in banking and financial stocks ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) announcement later today, in line with overnight gains on Wall Street.

Rubber Market Closes Slightly Lower Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed slightly lower on Wednesday, weighed by lingering geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the West Asia conflict, and despite an upward trend in regional rubber futures.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday In Line With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains at midday, tracking firmer regional markets amid progress in US-Iran peace talks, an analyst said.