Hamat, RLC Global Forum Honour Retail Leaders In Riyadh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Hamat, together with RLC Global Forum, co-hosted the RLC Honors Gala Dinner on Feb 3, bringing together senior leaders from the global retail, luxury and consumer ecosystem for an evening recognising excellence, leadership and long-term impact.

Entrepreneur Asia Summit & Awards 2026 Convenes APAC’s Startup Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneur Asia Summit & Awards (EASA) 2026, taking place at The St Regis Singapore, brings together founders, chief executive officers (CEOs), investors, policymakers and ecosystem leaders from across Asia-Pacific (APAC) for a one-day programme focused on innovation, leadership and cross-border growth.

Bursa Malaysia Posts Tepid Early Gains; Volumes Expected To Remain Thin

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia posted modest gains in early Friday trade, with turnover expected to remain thin as investors stayed cautious ahead of next week’s Chinese New Year break.

LGM Targets Rehabilitation Of 4,137 Hectares Of Abandoned Plantations This Year, 2,750 Hectares In 2027 -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM) is targeting the rehabilitation of 4,137 hectares of abandoned plantations this year and 2,750 hectares in 2027, involving smallholder farms and private estates nationwide, said the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

Singapore Unveils Budget 2026 To Drive Refreshed Economic Strategy

SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong today presented Budget Statement 2026, focusing on advancing the nation’s refreshed economic strategy.

Bursa Key Index Falls 0.32 Pct As Profit-taking Weighs On Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished today’s trading in negative territory, with the key index losing 0.32 per cent, while the broader market saw losers outnumbering gainers amid profit-taking and weak sentiment ahead of the Chinese New Year break next week.

VCI Global Advances AI-Native Transition, VCCG Spin-Off

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- VCI Global Limited (VCI Global), an emerging artificial intelligence (AI)-native operating platform, has provided a strategic update on its evolving business model and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.

Dmitry Shubov: Southeast Asian Legal-Tech Startups Must Comply With US AI Laws

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asian legal-tech firms seeking to enter the United States market must ensure compliance with the United States (US) federal and state artificial intelligence (AI) laws before approaching US investors or launching products for US customers, amid growing regulatory enforcement, according to Dmitry Shubov Consulting.

China-Thailand SMEs Strengthen Ties With Cooperation Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The "Golden 51 Years: Toward New Heights" China-Thailand SME Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony and Cultural & Economic Exchange Salon was recently held at TusPark in Suzhou.

Bursa Malaysia Slips At Midday On Selling In Selected Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia slipped by 0.36 per cent at midday, weighed down by Maybank, CIMB and 99 Speed Mart.

RM5.4 Bln Tax Refunds For 2023 Year Of Assessment Disbursed As Of Feb 10

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- A total of RM5.4 billion in tax refunds for the 2023 year of assessment, involving 38,629 cases, had been paid as of Feb 10, 2026, and the government is confident of completing the payments by this month, ahead of its first quarter of 2026 original target.

NIMP 2030 A Catalyst For Malaysia's Shift Towards High-value Manufacturing -- Industry Players

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) is emerging as a key driver of Malaysia’s transition from volume-based manufacturing to a more innovation-led, high-value economy, according to industry players.