General Insurance Industry Remains On A Steady Growth Path -- PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s General Insurance (GI) industry remains on a steady growth path despite external uncertainties and inflationary costs, said the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

Ringgit Extends Gains On Positive Trade Signals, Finishing At Six-month High 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to appreciate against the US dollar to end firmer today, closing at over six-month high, driven by signs of easing global trade tensions, an analyst said.

Expereo-Sponsored Survey: AI Rollout Stalled By Boardroom Overreach

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- A third of global technology leaders believe their board have unrealistic expectations or demands on how new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) will impact business performance—posing a serious hurdle to AI implementation globally.

The Trade Desk Expands Premium CTV Inventory Access Globally 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk has announced expanded access to premium connected television (CTV) inventory through new partnerships with top streaming platforms Viu, iQiyi, and TCL Channel.

EBC Financial Group Deepens Global Push To End Malaria

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) has announced the renewal of its global partnership with the United Nations Foundation’s United to Beat Malaria campaign as the world observes World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite”.

Olon Group Expands Bioproduction Leadership With Key Appointments In France

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Olon Group, a global pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has appointed Jérôme Bédier as chief executive officer (CEO) of its French entities and Andrea Conforto as marketing and sales vice president (VP) CDMO for Olon Biotech, the division dedicated to CDMO services for biologics.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower On Profit-taking

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on profit-taking after gains made in the local bourse recently.

Ringgit Strengthens Against Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29  (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its uptrend in early trade on Tuesday, strengthening against the US dollar on buying interest in the local note, amid a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY).

Elixir Medical Debuts LithiX HC-IVL System In APAC With Breakthrough Procedures In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Elixir Medical, a developer of disruptive technologies to treat cardiovascular disease, has announced the first clinical use of its LithiX Hertz Contact (HC) Intravascular Lithotripsy System (IVL) in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, marking a significant milestone in the device's global introduction.

Malaysia Seeks Collaboration Beyond ASEAN, Eyes Maldives Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is intensifying efforts to strengthen collaboration within ASEAN and with neighbouring nations such as the Maldives, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ECRL Completion To Boost East Coast Development, Attract More Chinese Investments

BEIJING, April 28 (Bernama) -- The completion of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project by the end of 2027 under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is poised to unlock the development potential of Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast, home to the Kuantan Industrial Park, while attracting more Chinese investments. 

Malaysia, Italy Aim For Stronger Economic Collaboration, Says Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Italy seek to strengthen economic collaboration, according to Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.