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From Nor Baizura Basri
KAZAN (Russia), May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysian batik made an appearance during Modest Fashion Day at KazanForum 2026 held here, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, on Wednesday, signalling a continuous effort to strengthen Malaysia’s fashion ecosystem through international positioning while providing opportunities to local entrepreneurs.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd announced that its chairman, Tan Sri Krishnan Tan, has been cleared from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigations concerning the voluntary takeover offer by Sunway Bhd.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the day on a low note, in line with the weaker regional market sentiment as investors adopted a cautious stance amid renewed concerns over rising global oil prices and potential inflationary spillover across major economies.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KAZAN (Russia), May 15 (Bernama) -- Russia signalled its commitment to ongoing cooperation with Islamic countries in sectors including energy, industry, information technology (IT), construction, agriculture, finance, education, healthcare and tourism.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical) reported total revenue of US$43 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, down nine per cent year-on-year, mainly due to changes in its franchise fee structure implemented last year. (US$1=RM3.93)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's near-term policy priorities should focus on preserving macroeconomic stability while safeguarding critical buffers amidst the global supply shock due to the West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s firm economic prospects and sustained reform momentum are expected to provide enduring support to the ringgit, while external factors will continue to drive exchange rate movements, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent with robust domestic demand, investment activities and export continued to drive growth, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched its Global Social Squad (GSS) Pilot Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening digital engagement by empowering Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) as brand advocates and social media content creators.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has affirmed its commitment to supporting Bank Negara Malaysia’s SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) during this period of heightened uncertainty.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KAZAN (Russia), May 14 (Bernama) — Media practitioners has expressed the need for ethical and human-centric use of artificial intelligence (AI) to safeguard cultural heritage, media integrity and public trust amid rapid digital transformation, during the “Heritage Code: The Digital Evolution of Meanings” media forum.
