Astro Net Profit Slips To RM16.39 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s net profit slipped to RM16.39 million in the second quarter ended July 31, 2025 (2Q 2026), from RM54.71 million in the same quarter a year earlier.

Foreign Worker Shortage Biggest Challenge For Rubber Industry – MRC

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber industry’s most pressing challenge is the shortage of foreign workers in the downstream manufacturing sector, according to the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC).

Toshiba Unveils High-Efficiency 100V Power MOSFET For Data Centres

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched “TPH2R70AR5”, a 100-volt (V) N-channel power MOSFET fabricated with U-MOS11-H, Toshiba’s latest-generation process.

Malaysia Keen On EU's Insights To Advance ASEAN Power Grid - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is keen to learn from the European Union’s (EU) experience in establishing a connected energy grid as ASEAN intensifies efforts to realise the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

InvestCloud Partners GROW To Elevate Adviser-Client Wealth Experience

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- InvestCloud, a global leader in wealth management technology, has partnered with GROW with Singlife (GROW) to develop an enhanced investment platform to scale wealth solutions and elevate adviser-client experience in Singapore.

North Atlantic Finalises Deal To Acquire ExxonMobil’s Stake In Esso S.A.F. And EMCF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France SAS (North Atlantic) has entered into an agreement with ExxonMobil France Holding SAS (ExxonMobil) to acquire ExxonMobil's entire stake in Esso Société Anonyme Française SA (Esso S.A.F.) and ExxonMobil Chemical France SAS (EMCF).

Malaysia, ASEAN Reaffirm Multilateral Trade Commitment, Seek Stronger EU Ties

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism and rule-based trade, highlighting stronger European Union (EU) cooperation to foster global prosperity.

Smartstream Rebrands To Strengthen Position In Intelligent Data Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Smartstream, a trusted data solutions provider for global financial institutions and enterprises, has announced its rebranding to reflect its position as a data solutions leader.

AWS, SAP Partner To Launch Sovereign Cloud Capabilities In Europe

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Amazon Web Services (AWS) and SAP SE (SAP) have unveiled plans to make SAP Sovereign Cloud capabilities available on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new, independent cloud for Europe backed by a planned 7.8 billion euros investment from Amazon. (1 Euro = RM4.94)

ASEAN-India Trade Deal Makes Visible Progress

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and India’s effort to upgrade the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) has made visible progress after nine negotiating rounds, and the pathway to a substantial conclusion by end-2025 is still open.

FBM KLCI Ends Marginally Lower As Investors Pivot To Small Cap Stocks

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed marginally lower on Wednesday as investors shifted their attention to smaller-cap stocks.

Aviation Supremo Tony Fernandes Urges ASEAN To Be Brave And Liberalise, Accelerate Regional Economic Integration

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should not be defensive but take bold decisions to liberalise rules to accelerate regional economic integration, said Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.