LGMS To Transfer Listing To Main Market On Jan 22

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- LGMS Bhd is set to transfer its listing on Bursa Malaysia from the ACE Market to the Main Market on Jan 22, 2026.

Penang Must Capitalise Opportunities From China’s Economic Upgrades

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Penang must capitalise on opportunities arising from China’s economic structural upgrades by strengthening collaboration in high-tech manufacturing and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Penang DAP chairperson Steven Sim Chee Keong said.

Expanding SARA Retail Network Helps Recipients, SMEs - SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The expansion of the retail network from 3,000 to 10,000 outlets for Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) is a significant milestone in ensuring that the RM8 billion allocated this year serves as a safety net for the 8.1 million recipients, the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA).

Nexus Meridian Capital To Expand In Southeast Asia, Creating Over 200 Jobs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Nexus Meridian Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd has announced plans to establish five new regional offices across Southeast Asia by 2026, creating more than 200 high-value jobs.

Stable Economy To Boost MSME Outlook In 2026, Says SJPP

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) expects 2026 to be a better year for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), supported by a more stable economic environment and the re-expansion of financing support to diverse business segments.

AWS Unveils European Sovereign Cloud To Meet Data Residency Needs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the general availability of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a fully independent cloud located entirely within the European Union (EU), designed to provide governments and enterprises with sovereign control over sensitive data.

VIGS Report Reveals Gap Between Digital Readiness, Scaling Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS), an independent interdisciplinary research institute, has released its 2026 Global Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (DEE) Index Report, highlighting a widening gap between digital readiness and the capacity to scale entrepreneurial ventures worldwide.

Ant International Sees Malaysia Among Key Southeast Asian Growth Markets

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

BANGKOK, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seen as one of Ant International’s key growth markets in Southeast Asia, supported by the rapid adoption of digital payments, strong cross-border transaction growth and close collaboration with local partners, said Singapore-based digital payments and financial services provider Ant International.

Malaysia Likely See Net Foreign Equity Inflow In 2026 Amid Rising Investor Confidence - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equities markets are likely to see a net inflow of foreign investment this year amid heightened investor confidence, driven by improving market sentiment.

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.

Richmond Asia Group Targets 20-hotel Portfolio In Malaysia By 2033

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Richmond Asia Group plans to expand its hospitality portfolio in Malaysia to 20 hotels over the next eight years.