Capital A To Complete Airline Disposal In October, Eyes PN17 Exit By Year-End — Fernandes

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is optimistic of completing the disposal of its airline business to AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) by October, paving the way for the group to seek removal of its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by year-end.

Penang Showcases Over RM5 Bln In Projects At World Expo 2025 In Osaka

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Penang, through the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), is showcasing development projects worth over RM5 billion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, as part of its efforts to attract foreign investment.

TII, NVIDIA Launch Region’s First AI & Robotics Joint Lab In Abu Dhabi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- In a landmark move for regional innovation, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and NVIDIA have launched the Middle East’s first Joint Lab dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.

4tify Projected To Generate US$20 Mln In Bio-material Sales Starting Next Year

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 22 (Bernama) — BioNexus-status company 4tify Sdn Bhd (4tify) is projected to generate annual sales of US$20 million (RM84.2 million) starting in 2026 via the production of bio-materials for local and international distribution.

15 Of 18 ASEAN Economic Initiatives Expected To Meet Targets By October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia is confident that it will be able to achieve 15 of the 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) in time for the 47th ASEAN Summit next month.

ASEAN Economic Ministers Meet Vital To Boost Trade Amid Lingering Trade Tensions

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economic ministers will gather here next week for what is set to be a crucial meeting to finalise the agenda for advancing intra- and extra-regional trade and investment,  which will then be forwarded to their leaders and dialogue partners for endorsement at next month’s summit.

X-Fab's RM3 Bln Expansion In Sarawak Boosts Malaysia’s Position As Global Semiconductor Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- X-Fab, the global leader in analogue/mixed-signal and speciality semiconductor manufacturing, today unveiled a RM3-billion expansion of its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Sarawak.

Ivan Khong's (Boss A) Journey From Weak Student To E-commerce Entrepreneur

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Once dismissed as a weak student, SCE Distributor Sdn Bhd founder Ivan Khong has built a career in refurbished computers and live online sales, earning recognition as the only refurbished computer seller to secure “mall” status on social media.

Petronas Showcases Malaysia’s Energy Leadership At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s participation at Expo 2025 Osaka will spotlight the nation’s energy transition agenda, with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) playing a pivotal role in projecting the country’s economic and industrial leadership on the global stage.

Govt Sees Senior Citizen Workforce As Key To Economic, Social Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The government considers the involvement of senior citizens in the labour market as not only socially significant but also beneficial to the national economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. 

AM Best Places Sompo Group Ratings Under Review Following Aspen Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Sompo Japan Insurance Inc (SJ) and its subsidiaries.

Port Klang Ranks 10th Among World's Busiest Container Ports

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia celebrates a historic maritime milestone as Lloyd’s List 2025 has ranked Port Klang at the 10th position in the Top 100 Ports list, making it one of the world’s top 10 busiest container ports for the first time.