Bursa Malaysia Appoints Abdul Farid Alias As Chairman Effective May 1

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd today announced the appointment of Tan Sri Abdul Farid Alias as its new chairman, effective May 1, 2025.

Xsolla Kicks Off JOIN Program To Empower LATAM Game Developers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has expanded its commitment to Latin American (LATAM) game development with the launch of the Journey of Indies (JOIN) Program.

Strengthening Semiconductor Regulations Sends Positive Message To Global Market – MSIA

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s commitment to tightening regulations on semiconductors sends a positive message to the global market, especially the United States (US), as it demonstrates the country’s seriousness in addressing security concerns.

AME Elite To Sell 3 Industrial Properties In Johor For RM100.8 Mln To AME REIT

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- AME Elite Consortium Bhd has proposed to sell three industrial properties in Johor, totalling 3.579 hectares, to AME Real Estate Investment Trust (AME REIT) for RM100.8 million in a related party transaction.

Risks Remain Contained For Non-residential Property Sector Despite Office, Retail Challenges – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Risks in the non-residential property (NRP) sector remained contained in the second half of 2024 despite continued challenges in the office space and shopping complex segments (OSSC), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said in its Financial Stability Review released today.

MATRADE Targets New Emerging Markets To Strengthen Economy, Trade

KEPALA BATAS, March 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to target new emerging markets this year to strengthen and enhance the country’s trade and economy.

Labuan Waterfront Development To Spur Economic Growth

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 21 (Bernama) -- The proposed Labuan’s Phase 1 Waterfront development is set to drive economic growth and provide significant spillover benefits to the island, according to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Assoc Prof Dr Romzi Ationg.

PHB Net Profit Surges Over Threefold To RM117.2 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd’s (PHB) net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) more than tripled to RM117.2 million from RM31.7 million in the previous 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).

Malaysia's Ogse Players Must Tap Energy Transition Expertise To Reach Consumer Markets -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Local oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) players must leverage energy transition expertise to reach downstream consumer markets, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

ITMAX Unit Appointed As Smart Parking Operator In Mersing, Effective May 1

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- ITMAX System Bhd’s subsidiary Southmax Sdn Bhd has been appointed by Mersing District Council as the smart parking operator for outdoor parking spaces in the Mersing area.

SC: Crypto Trading Fuels Digital Asset Growth In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The growth of Malaysia’s digital asset ecosystem signals Malaysian investors’ rising familiarity with the new asset classes, particularly crypto-asset trading activities, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said.