EIG’s MidOcean Energy Secures US$1.2 Bln Equity Raise

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, announced it has secured an equity capital raise of more than US$1.2 billion. (US$1=RM3.91)

RISDA Main Rubber Buyer Programme Records RM3.79 Mln In Purchases As Of February

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) has successfully purchased and collected a total of 1,197.77 metric tonnes of smallholder rubber, with a cumulative purchase worth RM3.79 million as of February, during the implementation period of the Main Rubber Buyer initiative, which has been active since early January 2026.

Checkmarx Unveils AI-Native Security Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Checkmarx, a leader in agentic application security, has unveiled its new Checkmarx One platform built for the new era of artificial intelligence (AI) development.

Computility Technology, BGMC Energy, Renikola Form Green Energy Alliance To Supply 630,000 MWh Annually

ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 10 (Bernama) -- Computility Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CTDC), BGMC Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd (BGMC), and reNIKOLA Holdings Sdn Bhd have signed a strategic term sheet to establish a green energy alliance to supply about 630,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable power annually.

CMP To Boost Vibrancy Of Malaysia’s Capital Market -- MBSB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd is positive on the Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026–2030, saying the blueprint could enhance the vibrancy of Malaysia’s capital market.

Lufthansa Sees Malaysia As Lucrative Aviation Market For Leisure, Business Travel

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Lufthansa Group, which is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia, views Malaysia as a lucrative aviation market, especially for leisure and business travellers as airlines recalibrate networks and seek growth opportunities beyond the increasingly volatile Middle East region.

KL20 Summit Set To Be Held In June 2026 -- Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The KL20 Summit is set to be organised in June 2026, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

Privatisation Of DNB To Reduce Govt's Financial Liabilities, Says Academician

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The privatisation of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) is expected to reduce the government’s financial liabilities and associated risks as the 5G network deployment transitions from a policy-driven phase to a fully commercial stage, according to an industry expert.

2025 The Biggest Year For Johor With FDIs Coming In Through JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- 2025 was the best year for Johor in terms of foreign direct investments (FDIs), bolstered by the successful launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. 

Malaysia Breaks Investment Record With RM426.7 Bln In 2025, Up 11 Pct Year-on-year

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded RM426.7 billion in approved investments for 2025, the highest level ever, up 11 per cent from RM384.4 billion in 2024, reflecting continued growth despite a cautious global climate.

VCI Global Launches Malaysia’s First NVIDIA-Powered AI GPU Computing Center

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- VCI Global Limited (VCI Global) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary V Gallant Sdn Bhd (V Gallant) successfully went live with Malaysia’s first NVIDIA-powered AI GPU Computing Center on March 3.

MOSTI Focuses On Integrated Circuit Design, High Value Technology To Improve Country's Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) through MIMOS Bhd is focusing on integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and high-value technology to increase the complexity of the country's economy.