Attindas Accelerates European Expansion With Italy-based SILC Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Attindas Hygiene Partners has acquired Italy-based Società Italiana Lavorazione Cellulosa (SILC S.p.A.), taking a significant step forward in executing its growth strategy.

Semico Capital Achieves 80 Pct Premium Over IPO Price, Raises RM23.2 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) --  Semico Capital Bhd made a strong debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today as it opened at 45 sen, achieving a premium of 80 per cent over its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per share.

Dark Horse Consulting Group Acquires BCVG To Expand Regenerative Medicine

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Dark Horse Consulting Group (DHCG), a strategic and operational biotherapeutics consulting firm, has acquired Bruder Consulting & Venture Group (BCVG), a strategic advisory firm with a global footprint in biotech and biopharma.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its momentum to open higher on Tuesday against a weaker greenback amid growing market concern over the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence following continued pressure on its monetary policy stance.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Anticipation Of Weaker Output Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, driven by market anticipation of weaker output growth in the coming weeks, said a trader.

Favelle Favco to Acquire France-based Seram Industries In Deal Worth Up To RM47.45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Favelle Favco Bhd plans to acquire France-based Seram Industries SAS in a deal worth up to RM47.45 million.

Vantris Energy's Unit To Dispose Stake In L&T-Sapura Shipping For US$30.5 Mln In Total Consideration

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Vantris Energy Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Sapura Nautical Power Pte Ltd, will divest its 40 per cent equity interest in L&T-Sapura Shipping Pvt Ltd to its India-based joint venture partner Larsen &Toubro Ltd for a total disposal consideration of US$30.5 million (US$1 = RM4.05).

Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Mandate Seen Strengthening Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s move to implement its B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global palm oil market, says an economist.

Petronas Seeks Clarity From Court On Petroleum Regulatory Framework In Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Petronas has filed a motion at the Federal Court in Putrajaya to seek clarity on the applicable petroleum regulatory framework governing its operations in Sarawak.

ACE Market-Bound One Gasmaster Aims To Raise RM19.38 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- One Gasmaster Holdings Bhd aims to raise RM19.38 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its ACE Market listing on Jan 27, 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Firms In Early Trade, KLCI Holds Above 1,680

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia strengthened in early trade, tracking Wall Street’s gains from the previous week, as improved investor sentiment underpinned buying interest.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Lower As US Policy Repricing Lifts DXY

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened marginally lower on Monday versus the greenback, pressured by a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) as markets repriced United States monetary policy following softer jobs data, an economist said.