11h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the banking talent pipeline in Malaysia and across the region, with over 700 banking professionals recognised at its 9th Chartered Banker Conferment Ceremony.
23h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Ann Joo Resources Bhd (Ann Joo) has proposed to dispose of its 100 per cent equity interest in Ann Joo Steel Bhd (AJSB) to Singapore-based Green Esteel Pte Ltd following the mutual termination of a heads of agreement to sell the stake to Southern Steel Bhd today.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has completed the disposal of its subsidiary SCIB Concrete Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (SCM) for RM113 million.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd is offering integrated and comprehensive haj banking solutions to help Malaysian pilgrims manage their financial affairs seamlessly, from pre-departure preparations to the performance of haj rituals in Makkah and Madinah.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT) has proposed to acquire the leasehold interest in 2.43 hectares in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, together with a private school known as KYS KL East International School (KYSKLEIS) on it, for a purchase consideration of RM125 million.
1d ago
IPOH, May 22 (Bernama) -- Chinese automotive component manufacturer Yantai Yatong Precision Mechanical Corporation is investing RM160 million to set up a new factory in Perak, further strengthening the state’s position as a growing automotive industry hub.
1d ago
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) official visit to Labuan has renewed attention on the duty-free island’s strategic economic position as an offshore oil and gas support base, international financial centre and maritime gateway.
2d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Energy is no longer just about powering homes but has become a critical driver of the growing artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and the rapid expansion of computing, data centres, advanced manufacturing and electric mobility.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Precious metals such as gold and silver continue to play an important role as an investment strategy for hedging against uncertain economic situations, even though the inverse correlation between currencies and gold movements has changed, especially over the past three years.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malayan Flour Mills Bhd reported a 28.4 per cent increase in net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), with earnings rising to RM42.5 million compared to RM33.1 million in the same quarter last year.
4d ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The New Incentive Framework (NIF) reflects a broader shift towards encouraging investments that contribute more meaningfully to Malaysia’s long-term economic priorities, according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must upgrade their capabilities and embrace rising global competitiveness and environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards under the New Investment Framework (NIF) to remain integrated within the global supply chains, said an economist.