Capillary To Expand Global Loyalty Footprint With Kognitiv Deal 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Capillary Technologies, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered loyalty management firm, has acquired Kognitiv, a provider of omnichannel loyalty solutions, in a move to strengthen its global footprint and expand its presence in the North American market.

AVI Calls On Rohto To Prioritise Core Business, Improve Shareholder Engagement

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Asset Value Investors Limited (AVI) has launched a campaign calling for Rohto Pharmaceutical (Rohto) to refocus its successful core businesses, such as skincare and eye care, and abandon its ongoing investments in the unprofitable regenerative medicine sector.

Syed Yasir Arafat To Step Down As Ekuinas CEO On March 31

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March (Bernama) -- Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) chief executive officer (CEO), Datuk Syed Yasir Arafat Syed Abd Kadir will be stepping down from his post on March 31, 2025, after a 15-year tenure with the firm.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Buying In Telecommunications, Consumer Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upward trend for a second straight day today, thanks to buying in telecommunications and consumer stocks. 

Axiata, Sinar Mas Get Shareholders Nod On XLSMART Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd and Sinar Mas announced that shareholders of PT XL Axiata Tbk, PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk, and PT Smart Telcom (SmartTel) have formally approved the merger of the three companies into XLSMART.

Axiata Shareholders Approve XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s shareholders have approved the proposed merger between PT XL Axiata (XL Axiata) and PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (Smartfren).

Malaysia's Ogse Players Must Tap Energy Transition Expertise To Reach Consumer Markets -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Local oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) players must leverage energy transition expertise to reach downstream consumer markets, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

SC: 21 Offers Of Takeovers And Mergers Worth RM18.22 Bln Cleared In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) cleared 21 offer documents worth RM18.22 billion for takeovers and mergers in 2024 compared with 10 offers with total offer value of RM5.53 billion in 2023.

PEOPLElogy Signs Underwriting Agreement With Kenanga IB For IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- PEOPLElogy Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd for its initial public offering (IPO) in conjunction with its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Bumi Armada Shares Rise In Early Trade After Securing Contracts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bumi Armada Bhd shares rose in early trade after the group secured two contracts worth a total of RM578.4 million from India's state-owned oil company Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC).

Quantexa Secures US$175 Mln In Series F Funding To Fuel AI Growth, Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions, has successfully completed a US$175 million Series F investment round, led by Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG). (US$1=RM4.41)

Islamic Finance To Grow, Sukuk Issuance To Ease In 2025 - Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Demand for Islamic finance will continue to rise as strong economic activity in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Southeast Asia is supported by diversification agendas, investment inflows and population growth, according to Moody's Rating.