Three Local Companies Approved For Access To Arm Ltd's Technology - Akmal

PUTRAJAYA, May 11 (Bernama) -- The government has extended offers under the strategic collaboration between the Malaysian government and Arm Ltd to three local companies as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s capabilities in integrated circuit (IC) design.

MISC Names Two New LNG Carriers, Strengthens Partnership With ExxonMobil Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd announced the naming of two new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, Seri Dian and Seri Dayang, further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Seariver Maritime LLC (SRM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil.

Parkson Unit Renews Shanghai Tenancy Until Dec 31, 2036

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Parkson Holdings Bhd’s 54.97 per cent-owned subsidiary Parkson Retail Group Ltd (PRGL) has renewed the tenancy of its Shanghai Hongqiao retail property in China for a further 10 years until Dec 31, 2036.

PUC Disposes Of Partial Stake In Pictureworks To MacOS For RM30 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Digital lifestyle service provider PUC Bhd had entered into a share sale agreement on Dec 31, 2025, to dispose of 3.03 million ordinary shares or 13.76 per cent equity interest in Pictureworks International Holdings Ltd (PIHL) to MacOS Ltd for RM30.0 million as a partial divestment of its investment in PIHL. 

Horizon Quantum Completes Nasdaq Listing, Reports Q1 Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd (Horizon Quantum), a pioneer of software infrastructure for quantum applications, has reported an operating loss of US$6.5 million for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2026, compared to US$4.7 million in the same period last year. (US$1=RM3.91)

Bursa Malaysia In Negative Territory At Midday On Uncertain West Asia Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its downward momentum at midday, in line with the weaker performance across regional markets as sentiment was dragged by renewed developments surrounding the United States (US)-Iran conflict. 

MIDA Pushes Deeper Local Participation In Semiconductor Value Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must continue attracting strategic, high-quality investments while ensuring that local companies capture greater share of the value created by global investors operating in the country, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid.

Coronation Square To Generate RM9 Bln Economic Spin-offs, 60,000 Jobs -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Coronation Square integrated development is set to become a primary catalyst for Johor’s structural economic transformation, projected to generate over RM9 billion in economic spin-offs throughout its lifespan.

Shanghai Investment Mission: Johor Attracts 36 Global Investors, RM10 Bln In Initial Commitments

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government's recent investment mission to Shanghai, China, successfully attracted the interest of 36 international companies, with potential initial investment commitments estimated to reach RM10 billion, a clear sign of confidence in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Taiwan Looks To Deepen Data Centre, Robotics Collaboration With Malaysia

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is looking to strengthen collaboration with Malaysia in the semiconductor and smart manufacturing sectors, particularly in data centres and robotics, by leveraging the complementary strengths of both economies across the semiconductor value chain.

AM Best Affirms Vietnam National Reinsurance Credit Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Vietnam National Reinsurance Corporation (VINARE).

HSBC Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct In May

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) has forecast that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would hold its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent in May as Malaysia's economic data remains resilient.