Japan-based Leave A Nest Eyeing To Invest US$10 Mln In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Japan-founded global science and technology venture, Leave a Nest Group, is planning to increase its investment to US$10 million (about RM39.2 million) in 50 local start-ups over the next five years, up from its current investment of RM19 million in 18 Malaysian start-ups.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Investors Remain Cautious Amid Macro, Geopolitical Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, reversing yesterday’s gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid subdued trading activity, with participants continuing to assess the broader macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.

Malaysia Must Prioritise Resilience In New Global Order -- Liew

SUBANG JAYA, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is experiencing a consequential shift in the global order, necessitating a move away from the traditional pursuit of economic efficiency toward prioritising resilience, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

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.

LinkedIn Drives AI Search Visibility Through Expertise, Meltwater Report Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in actionable intelligence for public relations, communications and marketing teams, released new research showing that real-world expertise is increasingly driving visibility in artificial intelligence (AI) search.

KPK Completes Technical Consultations For B15 Biodiesel Rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has completed all technical engagement processes with petroleum companies to ensure supply chains, logistics and blending depot infrastructure are fully prepared for the nationwide rollout of the higher B15 biodiesel blend, effective June 1, 2026.

IHH On Managing Healthcare Price Increase In Challenging Environment

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- With the West Asia conflict showing no sign of abating, Malaysians may have to brace for rising healthcare costs and continued inflationary pressures, said IHH Healthcare Bhd Malaysia chief executive officer Dr Kamal Amzan.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower Amid Lack Of Fresh Catalysts

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower in early trading today amid an absence of fresh market catalysts, with profit-taking expected today.

Taiwan Eyes Stronger Cooperation In High-Tech Supply Chain With Malaysia

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Malaysia in the high-tech supply chain, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, including semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Higher On Bargain Hunting In Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Tuesday amid selective bargain-hunting in blue-chip stocks after closing lower in the last two trading sessions, analysts said.

Liew Urges Real Estate Sector To Focus On Broader Economic Goals, Not Just Profits

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The real estate sector should support broader economic and nation-building goals instead of focusing solely on profit-driven housing developments, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

BUDI95 A Key Tool In Managing Fuel Demand -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative is seen as a useful demand management tool that helps Malaysia understand national usage patterns, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.