InterSystems Opens Jakarta Office To Expand Indonesia Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider headquartered in Boston, has expanded its Indonesia presence with the opening of a new office in Jakarta.

MNRB FY2026 Profit Soars To RM545.39 Mln, Sets New Earnings Benchmark

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM545.39 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026) from RM394.25 million in the preceding year.

TH Plantations’ Net Profit Eases To RM11.62 Mln In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s net profit eased by 9.49 per cent to RM11.62 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026) compared with RM12.84 million in the same period last year.

Digital Trust, Data Security Strategy To Be Presented In 3Q This Year - Gobind

PETALING JAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Digital Trust and Data Security Strategy 2026-2030 is expected to be presented in the third quarter of this year, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

EC-Council Report Highlights Growing Role Of AI In Cybersecurity Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- EC-Council, a cybersecurity education provider, has released its flagship Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report, highlighting the transformation of cybersecurity leadership as artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory pressure and enterprise risk redefine boardroom priorities worldwide.

Malaysian Company Eyes Proposed Integrated Development In Cebu, Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- MTD Philippines Inc, a member of Malaysia’s AFK Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Philippine province of Cebu for the proposed development of an integrated masterplan in Naga City, Cebu.

Malaysia’s April Trade Hits Record RM336.73 Bln On Strong E&E Exports - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade rose 28.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to a record RM336.73 billion in April 2026, driven mainly by strong exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Capital A Receives Bursa Approval To Exit PN17 Status

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- Capital A Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for the removal of its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status, effective May 20, 2026.

IILM Hits Record US$7.055 Bln Outstanding Ṣukuk Portfolio Despite Volatile Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation’s (IILM) total outstanding short-term sukuk assets climbed to a record US$7.055 billion, following a US$975 million issuance and reissuance exercise (US$1=RM3.97). 

Malaysia Eyeing Conclusion Of MKFTA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking forward to the conclusion of the Malaysia–Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA), which is seen as a platform to deepen trade linkages between the two countries. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Positive Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today following Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) which expanded by 5.4 per cent, surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.

MADANI Microfinancing Initiatives Strengthen Economic Resilience During Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government’s microfinancing initiatives strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience during periods of geopolitical uncertainty by preserving liquidity and supporting domestic economic activity, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).