SC, Bursa Malaysia Propose LEAP Market 2.0 To Boost MSME Fundraising

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Malaysia) today proposed enhancements to the LEAP Market.

MEF Reaffirms Commitment To Workplace Mental Health Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national efforts to strengthen workplace mental health protection and psychosocial risk management.

CPO Futures Seen Bearish Next Week On High Inventories

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, weighed down by high stock levels and profit-taking activities.

Rising Cost Boost Prospects For Microbial-Based Protein As Alternative Feed

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

ALMETYEVSK (Russia), May 16 (Bernama) -- As global agriculture and agrifood supply chains encounter rising costs and supply uncertainties, alternative protein products are emerging as a potential growth area, especially in the animal feed sector.

CPO Futures Rebound On Stronger Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher on Friday, supported by stronger crude oil prices, a trader said.

Mobix Labs Moves Into Rare Earths With Proposed SPD Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mobix Labs Inc has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Special Project Delivery LLC (SPD), a strategic infrastructure platform focused on building sovereign United States (US) supply chains for rare earth elements, critical minerals, and energy storage.

SBC Medical Revenue Declines On Franchise Fee Restructuring

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical) reported total revenue of US$43 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, down nine per cent year-on-year, mainly due to changes in its franchise fee structure implemented last year. (US$1=RM3.93)

CGC Participates In BNM’s SME SRF To Support SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has affirmed its commitment to supporting Bank Negara Malaysia’s SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) during this period of heightened uncertainty. 

Dialog's Shares Ease At Mid-Morning Despite Reporting Higher 3Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd’s shares traded lower at mid-morning on Thursday despite reporting a higher net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026).

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar For 7th Straight Day

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for a seventh straight trading day ahead of the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14-15, 2026.

CILTM Calls For Maritime Resilience Framework To Strengthen Sabah Logistics Ecosystem

LABUAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Sabah should develop a medium-term cargo flow redistribution and maritime resilience framework to strengthen the state’s logistics ecosystem, according to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah.

Green Building Initiative CEO Vicki Worden To Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Green Building Initiative (GBI) has announced the planned departure of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Vicki Worden, who is set to leave in late June after leading the nonprofit organisation since 2015.