Kenanga IB Expects Govt To Raise Development Expenditure In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Ringgit Seen Trading Cautiously Vs US Dollar Next Week Ahead Of Budget 2025

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to trade sideways against the US dollar next week amid worries over China’s economy and rising geopolitical risks, ahead of Malaysia’s Budget 2025.

Enlit Asia 2024 Urges ASEAN To Unite, Embrace Digitalisation, Drive Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The just-concluded three-day Enlit Asia 2024 has called on ASEAN to unite, embrace digitalisation and drive innovation to accelerate the region’s energy transition agenda.

Alliance Bank Earns Spot At UN Global Compact Leaders Summit For ESG Advocacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Bhd has been recognised for its commitment to promoting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.

MARii Trains 1,253 Engineers, Elevating Malaysia As ASEAN's Automotive Leader

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics, and IoT Institute (MARii) has trained and certified 1,253 engineers through the Digital Engineering and Prototyping (DEP) Professional Certification Programme since its inception in 2020. 

Former Maybank CEO Amirsham Is Alliance Bank's New Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, OCT 11 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Amirsham Abdul Aziz as its new chairman.

Inkia Energy Secures Environmental Approval For Solar Power Plant Expansion In Peru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Inkia Energy, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kallpa, has received environmental approval for the expansion of its solar power plant currently under construction in Southern Peru, a global solar resource hub.

Duck Creek To Provide Comprehensive Risk Management, Mitigation Solutions Via RCT Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) insurance, has acquired Risk Control Technologies Inc (RCT), a Toronto-based provider of risk management and loss control solutions.

Thredd Wraps Up Successful Q3 With Fintech Transaction Volumes, New Issuer Signings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Thredd, a next-generation payments processor, reported positive third quarter (Q3) results with 2024 on track to outperform all prior years, powered by a 20 per cent increase in transactions, key global client wins, programme expansions and growth in distinct payment segments and markets.

MCO Climbs Up Chartis Research RiskTech 100 Rankings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Global compliance software provider MyComplianceOffice (MCO) announced it has climbed to number 44 on the RiskTech100 2025 list of the world's top risk and compliance technology solutions, after being listed among them once again by global research and analysis firm Chartis Research.

NXHD Completes Acquisition Of German’s Simon Hegele, Becoming A Fully Owned Subsidiary

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Holdings Inc (NXHD) has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of all shares in German-based SH HoldCo GmbH (Simon Hegele), a group of companies specialising in contract logistics in the healthcare industry.

Global Rate Cuts Signal Policy Shifts, But Malaysia Takes A Measured Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst.