CPO Futures Extend Losses On Expectations of Higher Output

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their bearish run on Wednesday, weighed down by expectations of higher palm oil output in the second half of the year.

Malaysia Airports Wins International Carbon Accreditation Recognition

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) received recognition from the Airports Council International (ACI) at the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Awards ceremony, with Penang International Airport and Kuching International Airport attaining ACA Level 1 accreditation for their carbon management efforts.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies Ahead of US-China Meeting

ExtraHop Takes Agentic Security Tour Across APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- ExtraHop has announced its Co-founder and Chief Scientist Raja Mukerji will headline a series of events across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to help business leaders understand the impact of the agentic era on cybersecurity operations.

KazanForum 2026 Expected To Boost Trade, Islamic Finance Ties Between Russia, Islamic Economies

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KAZAN (Russia) May 13 (Bernama) -- KazanForum 2026 is expected to generate new trade, investment and Islamic finance opportunities between Russia and Islamic economies, with organisers aiming to strengthen cross-border business cooperation through industry-focused engagements and targeted investment initiatives.

Aviation Sector Pushing Resilience, Sustainability Amid Global Shifts - ACI

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Airports are evolving beyond their traditional role as transportation hubs, and they are increasingly focusing on resilience, sustainability and adaptability amid a rapidly changing global landscape, according to Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East director-general Stefano Baronci.

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.

Johor Entrepreneurs Urged To Grab Global Supply Chain ​​Opportunities Via JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, May 12 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Johor are urged to take advantage of development and seize opportunities through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a key platform to penetrate the global supply chain.

Significant Opportunities For Malaysia, China To Deepen Collaboration In Palm Oil Sector -- Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China share significant opportunities to deepen collaboration in value-added industries for palm oil, particularly as demand continues to grow for sustainable, performance-driven, and application-specific palm-based products.

PayDibs Strengthens PayNet Ecosystem Participation With Direct Duitnow QR Access

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Paydibs Sdn Bhd has onboarded as a direct participant with Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) for DuitNow QR (DNQR) acceptance, marking a significant upgrade for the payment service provider's infrastructure.

Negeri Sembilan Poised To Transform Into High-value Manufacturing Hub -- Sim

SEREMBAN, May 12 (Bernama) -- Industrial development in Negeri Sembilan is now entering a new phase as the state is transitioning from an assembly and support hub to a high-value manufacturing hub, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

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.