XTransfer Gets BNM's Conditional Nod For Key Payment Licences

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Business-to-business cross-border trade payment platform XTransfer has received conditional approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for key payment licences,  including issuing electronic money and a money services business licence (Class A) covering remittance and currency exchange.

Google’s US$2 Bln Project Exceeding Expectations, On Track -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The progress of Google’s US$2 billion (US$1 = RM3.90) investment in Malaysia is advancing strongly and exceeding initial expectations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Mavenir, Deutsche Telekom Cut 5G Core Energy Use By Up To 65 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the software company building artificial intelligence (AI)-by-design mobile networks, has confirmed its role in two strategic projects with Deutsche Telekom AG to optimise energy consumption in the 5G core network.

Govt, Industry Urged To Consider Giving More AI Contracts To Local SMEs -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The federal and state governments, industry players and local authorities need to consider awarding more contracts related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology to local companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to accelerate the implementation and adaptation of AI technology in the economy.

Eight Companies Involved In Pepper Cultivation In Malaysia Involving 55 Hectares

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- A total of eight companies are involved in pepper cultivation activities nationwide, covering an area of about 55 hectares, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower Amid Continued Profit-taking

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday on profit-taking activity, extending its loss for the second straight session.

MBSB Bank Funds Tier-1 Dairy Infrastructure With RM95.8 Mln Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank Bhd has provided a structured financing facility of RM95.8 million to Jemaluang Dairy Valley Sdn Bhd for the development of Tier-1 dairy infrastructure.

China’s Guangdong Province Launches 2026 Agenda To Integrate Manufacturing, Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Guangdong province unveiled its 2026 economic agenda at a High-Quality Development Conference on Feb 24, outlining plans to more closely integrate its manufacturing base with its expanding services sector.

Digital Realty Expands AI Innovation Labs To Singapore, Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, the world’s largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, announced the expansion of its Digital Realty Innovation Lab (DRIL) network into Singapore and Japan, marking the first Asia Pacific locations following the inaugural DRIL in Northern Virginia in September 2025.

Trade Competitiveness Stable Despite Stronger Ringgit – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of ringgit movements on Malaysia’s trade competitiveness is expected to remain manageable, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Mavenir Powers TextNow With Cloud-Native BSS And Core Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the disruptive cloud-native telco technology provider, has integrated its cloud-native mobile BSS and Core platform into TextNow’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) infrastructure to accelerate service innovation and support millions of users.

MPOB Financial Statement Delay Due Technical Issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) delay in submitting its financial statements was caused by unexpected technical problems during the development phase of MPOB’s new accounting and finance system, MPOB MyFAS, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.