JCorp Focuses On Empowering Bumiputera Entrepreneurs To Compete Within Regional Supply Chains

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran

JOHOR BAHRU, May 30 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) is focused on empowering Bumiputera entrepreneurs to compete within regional supply chains linked to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Amid Market Uncertainty

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday amid renewed market uncertainty after a US federal appeals court granted the White House’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling which struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On Weak Note Amid Subdued Regional Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia failed to sustain earlier gains and ended the week on a weaker note, weighed down by continued selling pressure in heavyweight and midcap stocks amid downbeat regional sentiment.

CIMB Records RM1.97 Bln Net Profit In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose 9.6 per cent to RM1.97 billion in the first quarter of financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) from RM1.94 billion in the same period a year ago.

Supply Chain Challenges Demand Resilience And Agility From Businesses - Tengku Zafrul

KLANG, May 29 (Bernama) -- Businesses are encouraged to integrate resilience, agility and adaptability into their strategies to navigate global supply chain disruptions, as geopolitical tensions have become increasingly common in today’s globalised economy. 

Bursa Malaysia Seeks Public Feedback On Listing Amendments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has issued a consultation paper seeking public feedback on the proposed amendments to the Main Market, ACE Market, and LEAP Market Listing Requirements (LR), including updates to the corporate rescue mechanism framework and exempted related party transactions.

Malaysia Faces Sharp Rise In AI-Driven Cyber Threats, Fortinet Warns

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) --  Malaysia is facing a sharp rise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyber threats, with nearly 50 per cent of organisations reporting incidents involving AI-powered attacks, according to a survey commissioned by global cybersecurity firm Fortinet.

BAADER Opens New Shah Alam Production Facility, Strengthening Regional Presence And Innovation

SHAH ALAM, May 28 (Bernama) -- BAADER, a global leader in food processing and technology, officially inaugurated its new production facility, BAADER Food Systems Asia Sdn. Bhd, in Shah Alam here today.

Samaiden Signs Long-Term Lease For Solar Project In Kelantan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama)— Samaiden Group Bhd’s (Samaiden) wholly-owned unit, Samaiden Legasi Timur Sdn Bhd (SLTSB), has signed a long-term lease agreement with Perbadanan Kemajuan Iktisad Negeri Kelantan (PKINK) for the development of a large-scale solar photovoltaic (LSS) power plant under Malaysia’s LSS5 programme.

IOI Properties' 3Q 2025 Net Profit Drops To RM 76.13 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 (3Q 2025), dropped to RM76.13 million from RM220.21 million in the same quarter last year.

E&O's FY2025 Net Profit Surges To RM168.65 Million

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Eastern and Oriental Bhd’s (E&O) net profit jumped to RM168.64 million in the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025) from the previous financial year’s RM133.60 million.

Malaysia's Digital Investment Pipeline Reaches RM59.1 Bln As Of April -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a digital investment pipeline of RM59.1 billion as of April 2025, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.