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Bank Islam Offers Integrated Banking Solutions For Malaysian Haj Pilgrims

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd is offering integrated and comprehensive haj banking solutions to help Malaysian pilgrims manage their financial affairs seamlessly, from pre-departure preparations to the performance of haj rituals in Makkah and Madinah.

Asian Development Bank, Labuan Chamber Of Commerce Discuss Labuan's Potential Economic Growth

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) held a strategic engagement session with the Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) to explore Labuan’s potential as a regional platform capable of supporting economic growth and connectivity across Asian countries.

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.

US$80 Bln For Deployment As Southeast Asia's Green Economy Enters A New Calculus

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s green economy has scaled to US$290 billion (US$1 = RM3.96) this year, but a realisation gap exceeding 35 per cent has opened between announced and deployed green capital expenditure (Capex) across the region’s power and electric vehicles (EV) value chains, according to a recent report by Bain & Company and Standard Chartered.

ADB Visit Underscores Labuan’s Role As O&G, Financial Services Gateway

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) official visit to Labuan has renewed attention on the duty-free island’s strategic economic position as an offshore oil and gas support base, international financial centre and maritime gateway.

Awantec Maintains Profitability In 1Q, Advances AI, Digital Transformation Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- AwanBiru Technology Bhd (Awantec) posted a profit after tax (PAT) of RM1.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), supported by sustained contributions from the group’s core operations and its strategic expansion into delivering artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for key accounts.

Ningbo Fresh Technology To Invest RM263 Mln To Expand Tanjong Malim Operations

IPOH, May 21 (Bernama) -- Ningbo Fresh Technology Co Ltd of China will invest an additional RM263 million in Tanjong Malim, Perak, hence further strengthening the country’s automotive industry ecosystem.

CPO Futures Slide On Indonesia Export Policy Uncertainty, Panic Selling

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Thursday amid uncertainty over Indonesia’s export policy, which triggered panic selling, said an analyst.

Labuan IBFC Inc, ASAS Collaborate On Islamic Finance Training

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc) has collaborated with the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) to host a knowledge-sharing session highlighting opportunities in Islamic finance.

Thailand’s Asian Re Retains Good Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).

Marquee Brands To Acquire Majority Stake In Roberto Cavalli

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Marquee Brands, the premier global brand management company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Roberto Cavalli through a strategic partnership with Dubai-based DAMAC Group.

Stricter Maritime Waste Management System Needed To Protect Melaka Strait From Pollution - Expert

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The head of a waste management consultancy has warned that Malaysia must impose a stricter maritime waste management system to protect the Strait of Melaka from environmental pollution, as shipping traffic is set to increase significantly through the passageway.