MBAK Energy Solutions Names Dr Konda Shiva To Board Of Directors

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- MBAK Energy Solutions Inc, a non-fossil fuel energy products manufacturer, has nominated Dr Konda Shiva to its board of directors.

AAX Says No Decision Yet On Renaming To AirAsia On Jan 19

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has clarified that no definitive decision has been made on renaming the company to AirAsia on Jan 19, 2026.

AirAsia X Shares Up After Securing RM1 Bln Private Placement

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) shares rose in early trading after fully securing its RM1 billion private placement at RM1.65 per share, following its Tuesday announcement.

Revision Of Minimum Salary For Employment Pass For Expatriates Is Timely, Will Safeguard Local Talent Pool

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The minimum salary revision for employment passes for expatriates, which will take effect in June 2026, is a strategic move by the government to protect the interests of the local talent pool.

Ant International Leverages Qr Networks To Power Over Two Bln Cross-border Transactions In 2025

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

BANGKOK, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based digital payments and financial services provider Ant International supported more than two billion cross-border digital transactions in 2025 for merchants across its core emerging markets, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

5E Resources Gets Bursa's Approval ACE Market Listing

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Waste management services provider 5E Resources Holdings Bhd (5E Resources) has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for its proposed listing on the ACE Market.

AirAsia X To Be Renamed AirAsia On Jan 19 - Tony Fernandes

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X will be renamed AirAsia and listed as a newly quoted stock on Jan 19, said Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Amanda Lacaze To Retire As Lynas CEO, MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Lynas Rare Earths Ltd chief executive officer and managing director Amanda Lacaze will retire after 12 years in the role.

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.

Malaysia’s Export Outlook Points To Moderate Growth Amid Global Trade Shifts

PETALING JAYA, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export outlook is characterised by moderate growth this year as the global economy adjusts to shifting trade patterns and new tariff structures. 

Affin Bank Projects 4.3 Pct GDP Growth For Malaysia This Year

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's economy to maintain its strong momentum with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.3 per cent in 2026, following the likely 4.6 per cent expansion in 2025.

Thailand Rolls Out National Strategy To Boost Semiconductor Industry

BANGKOK, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Thailand has unveiled a national strategy to expand its semiconductor industry, focusing on power semiconductors, sensors, photonics, discrete devices and analogue chips to build a complete value chain.