Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as bargain hunting resurfaced following several weak trading sessions. 

Mahsuri Food Launches State-of-the-art Production Facility In Negeri Sembilan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Local halal sauces and condiments manufacturer, Mahsuri Food Sdn Bhd has launched its new state-of-the-art production facility in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, marking its efforts to scale its production capabilities and efficiency.  

InterSystems Opens Jakarta Office To Expand Indonesia Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider headquartered in Boston, has expanded its Indonesia presence with the opening of a new office in Jakarta.

EMGA Arranges US$15 Mln OeEB Financing For Asia Alliance Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) announced that OeEB has provided a US$15 million financing facility to Asia Alliance Bank (AAB) to support funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), women entrepreneurs and green projects in Uzbekistan. (US$1=RM3.95)

Malaysia’s Aerospace Workforce Exceeds 35,000 In 2025, Surpassing MAIB 2030 Target

SHAH ALAM, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aerospace, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and manufacturing sectors have employed more than 35,000 highly skilled workers in 2025, exceeding the initial target of over 30,000 by 2030 set under the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 (MAIB 2030).

Chinese Company Strengthens Perak’s Automotive Industry With RM160 Mln Investment - Saarani

IPOH, May 22 (Bernama) -- Chinese automotive component manufacturer Yantai Yatong Precision Mechanical Corporation is investing RM160 million to set up a new factory in Perak, further strengthening the state’s position as a growing automotive industry hub.

Malaysia Business To Remain Resilient Amid Global Economic Uncertainties - NCCIM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) expects Malaysian businesses to remain resilient despite mounting global economic uncertainties.

Johor Super Lane Speeds Up Projects, Supports Investment Target Of RM140 Bln

JOHOR BAHRU, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Johor Super Lane (JSL) initiative, a fast-track mechanism that has cut the operational timeline for industrial projects to just 11 months, is expected to be a key driver in helping the state achieve its RM140 billion investment target this year.

US$80 Bln For Deployment As Southeast Asia's Green Economy Enters A New Calculus

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s green economy has scaled to US$290 billion (US$1 = RM3.96) this year, but a realisation gap exceeding 35 per cent has opened between announced and deployed green capital expenditure (Capex) across the region’s power and electric vehicles (EV) value chains, according to a recent report by Bain & Company and Standard Chartered.

ADB Visit Underscores Labuan’s Role As O&G, Financial Services Gateway

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) official visit to Labuan has renewed attention on the duty-free island’s strategic economic position as an offshore oil and gas support base, international financial centre and maritime gateway.

HDC Appoints Mohd Afandi Salleh As Chairman, Effective Immediately

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC), an agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), has appointed Prof Dr Mohd Afandi Salleh as its chairman, effective immediately.

MIDA Strengthens Nordic Engagement Through New Incentive Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is intensifying engagement with Nordic investors to position Malaysia’s New Incentive Framework (NIF) and broader facilitation ecosystem as key advantages for high-quality foreign investment.