ASEAN Targets Intra-regional Trade To Reach 30 Pct By 2030 - Mohamad Hasan

From Linda Khoo

CEBU, May 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is committed to strengthening intra-regional trade, including increasing intra-member trade to at least 30 per cent by 2030.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Slightly Higher After BNM's OPR Hold

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher today, supported by continued buying in banking heavyweights following Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Johor Among States With Highest Household Income Levels Since 2022 - Exco

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 7 (Bernama) -- Household income in Johor has increased since the current state administration took office in 2022, placing the state among the highest in Malaysia in terms of household income levels.

Media Professionals Should Nurture Market-savvy, Entrepreneurial Skills -- Ashwad Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Media practitioners should equip themselves with entrepreneurial skills and a strong understanding of market dynamics, as Malaysia moves towards building a more robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, said Radio Televisyen Malaysia director-general of broadcasting Ashwad Ismail.

Capital A Shares Climb On AirAsia’s 150-Aircraft Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd shares rose in early trade today following AirAsia Bhd's placing an order for 150 Airbus A220 aircraft, the largest order for the model to date. 

Azizan Jaafar Appointed New CEO Of VentureTECH

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has appointed Azizan Jaafar as its chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Easing Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as easing West Asia tensions lifted overall market sentiment and encouraged a broader risk-on tone across regional equities, said an analyst.

General Insurance Industry Grows 4.8 Pct In 2025, Posts RM1.2 Bln Underwriting Profit – PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance industry recorded gross written premium (GWP) of RM24.2 billion in 2025, representing a 4.8 per cent increase from RM23.1 billion in 2024, driven mainly by continued expansion in the motor and fire insurance segments, according to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Late Buying

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to end higher on Tuesday as buying interest gained momentum in the afternoon session, said an analyst. 

Marriott, Maritime Waterfront Rebrand Bertam Resort As The Bertam

KEPALA BATAS, May 5 (Bernama ) -- Marriott International has partnered with Maritime Waterfront Suites Sdn Bhd to rebrand Bertam Resort under the Tribute Portfolio brand as The Bertam, ushering in a new chapter for the hospitality sector on mainland Penang.

SCIB Gets Shareholder Nod For RM151.19 Mln Disposal Exercise

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has obtained shareholders’ approval for a strategic divestment exercise with a total potential value of RM151.19 million at its extraordinary general meeting (EGM).

Bursa Malaysia Closes At Intraday High On Broad-based Buying, Improved Sentiment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at an intraday high on broad-based buying, reflecting improving sentiment on the local front, analysts said.