RHB IB Raises Malaysia's 2026 IPI Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2026 Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth forecast upward to 4.9 per cent from 4.1 per cent.

NetBox Labs Launches Infrastructure Intelligence Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- NetBox Labs has launched its infrastructure intelligence platform, a unified system designed to help technology infrastructure teams model, monitor, automate and govern infrastructure operations using artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools.

Horizon Quantum To Locate Second Quantum Computer In Dublin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd (Horizon Quantum), a pioneer of software infrastructure for quantum applications, announced plans to locate its second quantum computer in Dublin, Ireland.

AM Best Rates Excellent Credit Ratings For Hong Kong’s SAIC Captive

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Hong Kong’s SAIC Motor Insurance Limited (SAIC Captive).

Bursa Malaysia Gains In Early Trade On Improved Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, taking cues from Wall Street, which staged a sharp rally led by technology stocks after United States (US) President Donald Trump made positive remarks regarding the prospects for a deal in West Asia.

Weststar Maxus, Yinson Greentech Ink Deal For 300 Electric Commercial Vans

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Weststar Maxus Sdn Bhd and Yinson GreenTech’s e-mobility business, drivEV, today signed a strategic agreement for the procurement of 300 units of the Maxus eDeliver 5 electric commercial van.

Akmal Nasrullah Expects Malaysia, Turkmenistan To Seal Hydrocarbons Cooperation Pact On June 19

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Turkmenistan are expected to sign a long-term hydrocarbons cooperation agreement on June 19 as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s energy supply chain, said Deputy Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Great Wall Motor Showcases Its Complete Mobility Ecosystem At KLIMS 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia is showcasing its most comprehensive mobility ecosystem at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026, bringing together a diverse portfolio of vehicles, technologies and immersive experiences under the theme “For Every User, For Every Journey”.

PM Anwar's Visit Opens New Chapter In Malaysia-Japan Tech, Energy Ties

TOKYO, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Japan have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and energy security, as Malaysia continues its efforts to position itself as a regional hub for advanced technologies and high-value manufacturing.

PM Anwar's Credibility Attracts Japanese Investors - Bank Rakyat Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s credibility and leadership continue to be key factors in boosting foreign investor confidence, particularly from Japan, in the country’s economic prospects during his official visit to Japan, said Bank Rakyat chairman Datuk Mohd Irwan Mohd Mubarak.

Capcom Schedules Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Release For Oct 9

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Capcom Co Ltd, a global developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment, announced that Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, an expansion for Dragon’s Dogma 2, is scheduled for release on Oct 9.

Malaysia, Japan Agree On Energy Security, Nuclear And Critical Minerals Cooperation

From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

TOKYO, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Japan today agreed to deepen cooperation on energy security and civil nuclear power, as both countries seek to strengthen resilience against global supply disruptions and growing geopolitical uncertainty.