CYNREN Formed To Serve Family Offices, Funds, Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- CYNREN has launched as an independent international advisory firm focused on the intersection of capital, technology and geopolitics.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, weighed down by regional rubber futures despite firmer crude oil prices, a trader said.

AM Best Assigns Excellent Credit Ratings To Tokio Marine Newa Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a+” (Excellent) to Taiwan’s Tokio Marine Newa Insurance Co Ltd (TMNewa), with a stable outlook.

Esentia Prices US$2 Bln Senior Notes Offering

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Esentia Energy Development S.A.B. de C.V. (Esentia) announced the pricing of US$2 billion in senior notes through a private offering to qualified institutional buyers and non-United States (US) investors. (US$1 = RM3.91)

BMI Sees BNM Holding OPR At 2.75 Pct In July Amid Contained Inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to leave the overnight policy rate (OPR) on hold at 2.75 per cent at its next meeting on July 9, following the central bank’s May 7 rate decision.

139th Canton Fair Draws Record Overseas Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The 139th Canton Fair in Guangdong Province concluded with a record number of overseas buyers, underscoring continued global demand for Chinese products and manufacturing innovation.

Malaysia's Wholesale And Retail Trade Climbs 9.8 Pct To RM169 Bln In March 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade climbed 9.8 per cent year-on-year in March 2026, with sales worth RM169 billion, supported by strong seasonal consumer demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Targets Stronger EV Ecosystem Via OEM-Local Vendor Ties -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wants original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to collaborate with local vendors to level up the entire value chain and ecosystem via the new electric vehicle (EV) policy, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin. 

Malaysia's Volume Index Of Services Up By 5.8 Pct In 1Q 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s volume index of services recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.8 per cent in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, reaching 168.0 points, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

TSplus Showcases Global Strategy At Annual International Meeting In Greece

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- TSplus, a French software company, centred its annual International Meeting on collaboration and shared purpose during a six-day event held in Greece.

EPF Introduces i-Legasi, i-Emas, And Retirement Goal Calculator

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) today introduced i-Legasi, i-Emas and the Retirement Goal Calculator as part of wider efforts to enhance retirement security and financial resilience across generations.

Quantum Motion Raises US$160 Mln To Advance Silicon-Based Quantum Computing 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Quantum Motion announced a US$160 million Series C funding round to commercialise its silicon transistor-based quantum computing technology designed for scalable and energy-efficient deployment. (US$1 = RM3.91)