Azizan Abdul Aziz Named Bursa Malaysia's Islamic Capital Market Director

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Azizan Abdul Aziz as director of its Islamic capital market (ICM) effective today.

Penang Maintains Position As "Export Engine", Contributes 45 Pct To National Exports

GEORGE TOWN, May 1 (Bernama) -- Penang’s economy is on a very strong footing as it moves into the second quarter of 2026, and the state continues to maintain its position as Malaysia’s “Export Engine,” contributing nearly 45 per cent to total national exports.

Bursa Malaysia 1Q Net Profit Rises To RM72.83 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026) rose to RM72.83 million from RM68.42 million in the same period last year.

PIAM Re-Elects Ng Kok Kheng As Chairman For 2026-2028 Term

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) has re-elected Ng Kok Kheng as its chairman for the 2026-2028 term, effective April 29, 2026. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-Taking In Oil-Related Counters

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today, as investors took profit in oil-related counters following news of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies.

Abaxx Launches First Gold Spot Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) has announced the execution of the first trades on its Abaxx Spot Gold Pool, marking the operational debut of its physical gold marketplace.

Sharp Malaysia Enhances Consumer Engagement Via Japan's Nojima Tie-up

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is enhancing consumer engagement via its collaboration with Japanese electrical appliances retailer Nojima Malaysia, alongside plans to expand its broader Japanese brand ecosystem.

RHB, Petronas Partner On Sustainable Vendor Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd (RHB) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the implementation of a Sustainable Vendor Financing Programme (SVFP).

MDEC Marks 30th Anniversary With Programmes To Advance AI-driven Digital Economy

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is rolling out a series of programmes aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s digital economy and advancing its transition into an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven nation.

Khazanah, SC Price Malaysia’s First RM100 Mln tokenised Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd, in partnership with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has priced Malaysia’s first tokenised sukuk with a nominal value of RM100 million.

Local Equity Market Remains Resilient, Reflects Investor Confidence - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The local equity market remained resilient, rising 1.5 per cent last Friday, reflecting investor confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

Audiencerate, Microsoft, Postel Unite On AI Platform For Italian SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Audiencerate has joined as a technology partner in the Microsoft and Postel collaboration focused on the digitalisation of Italian businesses.