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Bernama Deputy Editor-In-Chief Azlina Aziz Retires After Over Three Decades Of Service

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) --  After 35 years in journalism, Azlina Aziz, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) deputy editor-in-chief of Economic News Services, was honoured today at her retirement ceremony.

Malpac Holdings To Be Delisted On Jan 13, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malpac Holdings Bhd is scheduled to be delisted on Jan 13, 2026.

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Up 6.4 Pct Y-O-Y To RM158.9 Bln In November

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM158.9 billion in November 2025, marking a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 6.4 per cent.

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.

Jumio Names Bala Kumar President, Interim CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Jumio has appointed Bala Kumar as president and interim chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Robert Prigge, who is stepping down after nearly a decade leading the company through a period of sustained growth.

KKB Subsidiary Bags RM212 Mln Contract From Petronas Carigali For Offshore EPC Job

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- KKB Engineering Bhd’s subsidiary OceanMight Sdn Bhd has bagged an award from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd for the provision of minor engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a fixed offshore structure and “host tie-in” at Erb West for the Belud South Greenfield development project worth RM212 million.

Franklin Sports Signs World No. 1 Pickleball Player Anna Leigh Waters

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Franklin Sports, a Massachusetts-based sporting goods brand, has signed pickleball’s number one player, Anna Leigh Waters, to a long-term agreement, further elevating the brand’s presence in the global pickleball landscape.

PMB Investment Declares Income Distributions For Two Shariah Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- PMB Investment Bhd, the Islamic fund management arm of Pelaburan MARA Bhd, has declared an income distribution of 4.00 sen per unit for Amanah Saham MARA for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025.

Meltwater Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification, Reinforcing Data Security Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, reinforcing its commitment to enterprise-grade data security and customer trust.

MARC Ratings Forecasts Malaysia's Economy To Expand By 4.3 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is forecasted to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2026, supported by continued domestic demand and sustained investment activity, driven by rapid demand for electrical and electronic products as well as data centre infrastructure.

Utilities Sector Set To Benefit From Malaysia’s Data Centre Expansion -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The utilities sector remains a key beneficiary of Malaysia’s accelerating data centre roll-out, underpinned by resilient electricity demand growth and long-term recurring income streams.

MIMOS International Venture Partners ALAA Consultancy To Accelerate Global Deep-Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- MIMOS International Venture Sdn Bhd (MIVSB) has entered into a strategic partnership with ALAA Consultancy (M) Sdn Bhd (ACSB) to scale Malaysian deep-tech innovation into global markets.