Malaysia’s AI Data Centre Development To Be Impacted By Recent US Restrictions -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to face challenges in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres due to the recent restrictions by the United States (US) on AI chip exports, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Nippon Express Holdings Completes Simon Hegele Group Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Holdings Inc has completed the acquisition of SH HoldCo GmbH, the parent company of Germany-based Simon Hegele Group, effective Feb 3.

Foreign Holdings In Capital Market Remain Around 19 Pct As Of January 2025 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Foreign holdings in Malaysia’s capital market are currently at 19.4 per cent as at January 2025, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Only One Raises 100 Mln Japanese Yen To Expand Custom Travel, Hotel Ventures

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Tokyo-headquartered Only One Corp, a travel agency specialising in bespoke journeys, has successfully raised 100 million Japanese yen through over 20 individual investors. (100 Japanese yen = RM2.92)

Duck Creek, Worldpay To Provide Insurance Carriers With Scalable Payment Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced a strategic partnership with Worldpay to enhance payment solutions.

Nearfield Instruments Expands Into US Market With New Subsidiary, Secures Major Orders

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Nearfield Instruments, an advanced metrology and inspection solutions provider for the semiconductor industry, has announced the establishment of its United States (US) subsidiary, Nearfield Instruments USA Inc.

Malaysia Remains Careful Of US Tariffs, Ready To Take Advantage Of Geopolitical Opportunities -- Tengku Zafrul

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) --  It is too early to determine whether the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canada, Mexico and China will harm or benefit Malaysia, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ingredion Reports Strong Q4 FY2024, Sets Strong 2025 Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Ingredion Incorporated, a global provider of ingredient solutions, reported a net sales of US$1.8 billion for the fourth quarter (Q4) ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from US$1.921 billion, down six per cent for the same period previous year. (US$1=RM4.42)

US Tariffs Deadline Lifts Ringgit At Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit settled higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as the rollback of the United States (US) tariffs deadline on Mexico and Canada lifted global growth sentiment, said an analyst.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market turned mixed on Tuesday, influenced by weaker regional rubber futures market performance and declining benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Research Shows People Seek Aesthetic Treatments To Match Inner Self With Outward Appearance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Merz Aesthetics, the world’s largest dedicated medical aesthetics company, has unveiled the results of its inaugural global study, Pillars of Confidence: Global Insights on Aesthetics and Self-Affirmation.     

Ringgit Weakens As Fresh US Tariffs Stoke Global Trade Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar today as market sentiment deteriorated following United States President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcements targeting China, Canada and Mexico.