Axiata Shareholders Approve XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s shareholders have approved the proposed merger between PT XL Axiata (XL Axiata) and PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (Smartfren).

Investment Banks Positive On Top Glove Amid Expected Sales Growth As Inventory Depletes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Top Glove Corporation Bhd to a ‘buy’ call from a ‘sell’ call, citing potential improvements in sales volumes by June, the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 (4Q FY2025), as United States (US) customers’ inventory levels are fully depleted.

Vietnam’s PVI Insurance Rated Exceptional - AM Best 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent), the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance), with a stable outlook.

Eco World Records Net Profit Of RM80.34 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd has recorded a net profit of RM80.34 million in the first quarter (1Q) ended Jan 31, 2025, from RM69.63 million in the same period last year.

SC: Malaysia’s Digital Asset Trading Value More Than Doubles In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Trading activity in local digital asset exchanges (DAXs) increased with the average daily trading value recorded at RM38.06 million in 2024 versus RM14.88 million in 2023, as traded assets recorded a positive performance, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

REVL Training Expands Globally With Appointment Of Allen Law As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- REVL Training has appointed fitness and wellness entrepreneur Allen Law as its global Chairman as the company accelerates its international expansion into the United States, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and the United Kingdom.

Malaysia’s Tech Sector Earnings To Grow This Year Amid Tariff Headwinds -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector earnings are projected to grow this year, riding on stronger demand and overall recovery in the semiconductor space amid the United States (US) tariff headwinds, said analysts.

Malaysia's ENERGAS Rated Excellent, Says AM Best

Xsolla Enhances Partner Network With New Tools For Developers, Creators

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company, Xsolla has introduced significant updates to the Xsolla Partner Network, an advanced affiliate marketing engine designed to connect game developers with content creators.

Maintenance Fees: A Snowball That Can Trigger An Avalanche

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The issue of unpaid maintenance fees is a snowballing crisis, that, if unaddressed, can escalate into a major threat to property value and living conditions.

PM Anwar Hails LHDN’s Performance, Optimistic About Future Revenue Growth

CYBERJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed optimism over the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) performance, commending its achievements and the implementation of new systems that have boosted efficiency.

Majority Of Local Banks Hold Above-Average ESG Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Majority of Malaysian banks have environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings that surpass average benchmarks, aligning well with international standards and rivaling those of Singapore banks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.