MIDA Eyes Greater Green Investment Opportunities Through IGEM 2026

BANGI, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is positioning the International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) and Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit (KLSS) 2026 as strategic platforms to accelerate Malaysia’s green investment agenda and strengthen the country’s standing as a regional hub for sustainable growth.

MK Land Achieves Financial Close For Solar PV Plant In Kulim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- MK Land Holdings Bhd, through its renewable energy subsidiary, Citra Energies Sdn Bhd, has achieved financial close for the development of a 29.99 megawatt alternating current solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Kulim, Kedah.

Hong Kong, New Zealand Among Easiest Business Hubs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong and New Zealand ranked among the world’s 10 least complex jurisdictions for doing business, supported by stable regulatory environments and strong digital infrastructure, according to TMF Group’s latest Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI).

Allianz General Boosts Business Resilience With Tailored Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd said it was committed to empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with tailored insurance solutions to strengthen resilience and help them adapt to an evolving risk environment amid economic headwinds.

Pos Malaysia’s Ar-Rahnu Secures RM100 Mln Funding Facility From Maybank Islamic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pos Ar-Rahnu, has secured a short-term revolving credit-i facility of up to RM100 million from Maybank Islamic Bhd.

EMGA Secures US$25 Mln Financing For Vietnam’s EVF From OPEC Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has completed its first transaction for EVF General Finance Joint Stock Company (EVF) in Vietnam by securing US$25 million from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID). (US$1 = RM3.91)

Esentia Prices US$2 Bln Senior Notes Offering

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Esentia Energy Development S.A.B. de C.V. (Esentia) announced the pricing of US$2 billion in senior notes through a private offering to qualified institutional buyers and non-United States (US) investors. (US$1 = RM3.91)

JS-SEZ To Address Brain Drain With Higher Pay Scale -- Invest Johor 

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 10 (Bernama) — The development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is now one of Johor state government’s main pillars to address the issue of brain drain.

Mr D.I.Y. Raises RM540 Mln Via Inaugural Sukuk, IMTN Oversubscribed 5.6 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd has raised a total RM540 million via the inaugural issuance under its RM5.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah Programmes, with the Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) tranche oversubscribed by 5.6 times.

Wolters Kluwer Enables Segway-Ninebot Financial Transformation  

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, announced the successful completion and full go‑live of a two-phase platform for Segway-Ninebot, a global leader in electric personal mobility.

Azizan Jaafar Appointed New CEO Of VentureTECH

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has appointed Azizan Jaafar as its chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect.

Malaysia’s Business Events Industry Drives Global Connectivity, Collaboration -- MOTAC Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s business events industry continues to strengthen its role in driving economic growth, knowledge development and global connectivity through stronger collaboration among the government, industry players and professional associations.