MADANI Economy's Fiscal Discipline Boosts Investor Confidence, Ringgit's Value -- Johan

By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The reform agenda implemented under the MADANI Economy framework which emphasises fiscal discipline has strengthened investor confidence in the country and contributed to the ringgit’s strengthening last year, according to Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.

Flexi Flex Marks 12 Years Of Growth, Contribution In Labuan

LABUAN, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Flexi Flex Group, which began operations on this duty-free island in 2014 with limited resources but strong determination, has grown into a recognised industry player in Labuan as it celebrates its 12th anniversary this year.

Transit-oriented Development Can Transform Rail Corridors Into Economic Engines - Rehda Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Unlocking a portion of the Railway Asset Corporation’s landbank, covering nearly 3,520.77 hectares, for transit-oriented development would transform railway corridors into economic engines, according to the Rehda Institute. 

Penguin Solutions SMART Modular Memory Module Passes CXL Compliance Testing

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Penguin Solutions Inc announced that its SMART Modular CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T non-volatile memory module has successfully passed Compute Express Link (CXL) compliance testing and has been listed on the CXL Consortium’s Integrators List.

Dmitry Shubov: Data Analytics Key For Southeast Asian Firms Entering US Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- As Southeast Asian (SEA) businesses increasingly target expansion into the United States (US) market in 2026, data-driven decision-making is emerging as a critical enabler of successful market entry.

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.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Mixed Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, influenced by a stronger ringgit against the US dollar as well as mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets and benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Promotes David Lee To Global CHRO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has promoted David Lee to Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), based in Boston, succeeding Kim Briones, who is retiring from her full-time role.

Round-The-Clock Renewables Could Support Data Centres In Malaysia — IRENA

From K. Naveen Prabu

ABU DHABI, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy (RE) solutions could support growing power needs of Malaysia’s data centres, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 

Sunway Proposes Conditional Takeover Offer To Acquire IJM Corp At RM3.15 Per Share

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd has proposed a conditional voluntary takeover offer to acquire the entire 3.51 billion shares in IJM Corp Bhd at an offer price of RM3.15 per share.  

Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Mandate Seen Strengthening Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s move to implement its B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global palm oil market, says an economist.

MBSB Investment Bank Sees Brent Crude At US$55-US$60 A Barrel In 2026