Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Improved Sentiment Over Potential Strategic Oil Reserve Release

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward trend to close higher on Wednesday, supported by improved market sentiment following reports of a potential release of strategic oil reserves aimed at easing the recent surge in global energy prices, said an analyst.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracking Regional Peers' Performance

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, taking the cue from weaker regional rubber futures and softer Chinese automotive sales, said a dealer.

Hong Leong Islamic Bank Rebrands As HLB Islamic, Eyes Strong Financing Growth

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Islamic Bank Bhd is now known as HLB Islamic following a brand refresh, with the bank aiming to maintain financing growth above the industry average over the next three to five years.

Arla Foods Ingredients To Showcase Whey Solutions At FIC 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase a range of innovative food and nutrition solutions at Food Ingredients China 2026 (FIC 2026) in Shanghai from March 17 to 19.

Govt To Form Special Committee To Study Impact Of US-Iran Conflict, National Oil Supply Under Control - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The government will establish a special committee to study the impact of the United States (US)-Iran conflict on the national economy following geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Dewan Negara Passes Bill To Revise Capitation Grant Rates, First Amendment In 24 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) --The Dewan Negara today passed the Capitation Grant Bill 2026, which seeks to amend the rates of grant allocated according to the population of each state based on a new rates structure.

Movellus Clocking Technology Added To Synopsys SLM Portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Movellus announced its adaptive clocking technology has been integrated into the Synopsys Silicon Lifecycle Management (SLM) IP portfolio, addressing power optimisation challenges in complex artificial intelligence (AI)-era chips.

Persona AI Appoints Michael Perry As Head Of Commercial Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Persona AI, a pioneering robotics company, has appointed Michael Perry as Head of Commercial Strategy, signalling the company’s shift toward commercial deployment as it builds infrastructure to bring humanoid automation to markets such as shipyards, steel mills, and construction sites globally.

Airwallex Posts Triple-Digit Revenue Growth In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global financial and payments platform, has reported strong financial year 2025 performance in Singapore, delivering triple-digit revenue growth for the second consecutive year, with a 107 per cent increase year-on-year and transaction volume rising 93 per cent over the same period.

Negeri Sembilan’s Approved Investments Hit Record RM19.1 Bln In 2025 - Aminuddin

SEREMBAN, March 11 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan recorded a record RM19.1 billion in approved investments last year, surpassing its initial target of RM10 billion.

Expereo names Kevin Brown As COO To Drive Global Operations 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Expereo, a leading global Managed Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, has appointed Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO), reinforcing its focus on operational integration, efficiency, and scaling customer and supplier-facing functions worldwide.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at mid-afternoon on continued buying in selected heavyweights led by financial services and utilities sectors.