Malaysia Likely See Net Foreign Equity Inflow In 2026 Amid Rising Investor Confidence - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equities markets are likely to see a net inflow of foreign investment this year amid heightened investor confidence, driven by improving market sentiment.

Revision Of Minimum Salary For Employment Pass For Expatriates Is Timely, Will Safeguard Local Talent Pool

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The minimum salary revision for employment passes for expatriates, which will take effect in June 2026, is a strategic move by the government to protect the interests of the local talent pool.

5E Resources Gets Bursa's Approval ACE Market Listing

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Waste management services provider 5E Resources Holdings Bhd (5E Resources) has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for its proposed listing on the ACE Market.

Yayasan Peneraju Unveils New Basic Package To Accelerate Bumiputera AI Upskilling

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Peneraju (YP) is introducing the latest addition to its financing scheme, the ‘Basic Package’, available from Jan 9, 2026, aimed at accelerating Bumiputera upskilling in artificial intelligence (AI) training.

Globaltec To Generate First Revenue From Indonesian Coalbed Methane Venture This Year

From Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

JAKARTA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Globaltec Formation Bhd’s 70 per cent-owned subsidiary NuEnergy Gas Ltd expects its coalbed methane (CBM) venture in Indonesia to yield its first revenue of about US$2 million (US$1=RM4.05) this year, driven by initial gas production from the Tanjung Enim Plan of Development 1 (POD 1) in South Sumatra.

Corporate Exercise Ongoing Despite Bursa Malaysia’s Time Extension Rejection - Capital A

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd clarifies that Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd’s decision not to approve its application for a time extension to complete share distribution has no material impact on the group’s ongoing corporate exercise.

ISF Group Eyes RM61.15 Mln From IPO To Fuel Business Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- End-to-end piping solutions provider ISF Group Bhd from Johor aims to raise RM61.15 million from its initial public offering (IPO) en route to its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Jan 28, 2026.

Bioeconomy Corporation Targets RM2.2 Bln Revenue In 2026

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 (Bernama) — Bioeconomy Corporation aims to generate at least RM2.2 billion in revenue from companies under its BioNexus Status and Bio-based Accelerator (BBA) programmes in 2026, said chief executive officer Mohd Khairul Fidzal Abdul Razak. 

Capital A Fails To Get Bursa Approval For Extension to Complete Proposed Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd did not receive approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for an extension of time to complete its proposed share distribution, but the distribution will still be implemented concurrently with the AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) private placement.

Banking Sector Poised For Steady 2026 On Credit Growth, NIM Expansion -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd. 

Public Mutual Declares Over RM128 Mln In Distributions For Nine Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank, has declared distributions amounting to more than RM128 million for nine funds for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025.

Malaysia Secures RM54.13 Bln Approved Digital Investments In 3Q 2025 -- MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded RM54.13 billion in approved Malaysia Digital (MD) investments in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), generating 21,815 high-value jobs across 402 digital companies, said the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).