IHH Healthcare Shares Down After Posting Lower First Quarter Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd shares fell in the mid-morning trading session after the hospital operator posted a lower net profit in the first quarter of its 2025 financial year (1Q FY2025).

Fadillah To Officiate Malaysia Pavilion Opening At Expo 2025 Osaka

From Karina Imran

OSAKA, May 30 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is scheduled to officiate the opening ceremony of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, tomorrow.

KPJ Healthcare Posts RM57.1 Mln Net Profit In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd's net profit decreased to RM57.1 million in the first quarter of the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025), down from RM71.4 million in 1Q FY2024.

IHW 2025 Set To Attract 900 Exhibitors, Surpassing MATRADE’s Target

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The upcoming International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025 is set to break new records with over 900 local, regional, and international exhibitors, well above the initial target of 750 set by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Malaysia's Digital Investment Pipeline Reaches RM59.1 Bln As Of April -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a digital investment pipeline of RM59.1 billion as of April 2025, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Sarawak Plans To Implement Free Trade Zone, Using Jebel Ali As Success Model

KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama) -- Sarawak has strong potential to become a regional trade hub through a more intensive implementation of the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) model, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.

Future Success Of Individuals, Companies, And Nations Set To Be Measured By AI — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — The success of individuals, companies and nations in the future could be measured by how effectively they deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Malaysia-China Trade Hits RM161.98 Bln From January-April 2025 -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- China has remained Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with trade reaching RM161.98 billion (US$36.47 billion) from January to April 2025, driven by electrical and electronics (E&E) exports.

Shareholder Activism Surges Across Asia Amid Corporate Governance Reforms - Diligent

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Shareholder activism in Asia has reached unprecedented levels, with over 200 companies targeted in both 2023 and 2024, up significantly from 134 in 2021, according to Diligent Market Intelligence’s newly released Shareholder Activism in Asia 2025 report.

PM Anwar To Address Policymakers, Global Leaders At Energy Asia 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to deliver a keynote address and officiate Energy Asia 2025, scheduled to take place on June 16 to 18 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Saudi Arabia Expands Foreign Market Access With Offshore Securities Licence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has steadily opened its financial markets to global investors, attracting foreign holdings of nearly 423 billion Saudi riyals by the end of 2024. (100 Saudi riyals = RM112.50)

MIA Calls On Accountants To Lead Cross-Sector Collaboration For Sustainable Future 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) encourages accountants to take the lead in fostering  collaboration across sectors and borders in pursuit of a sustainable and inclusive future.