Carta Expands Asia Network With New Hong Kong Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Carta, the world’s first fully interconnected system for private capital, has announced the opening of its Hong Kong office.

Jumio Achieves Flawless eKYC Assessment In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Jumio, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation, and data-driven insights, has successfully completed the Independent electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) Breakthrough Assessment required by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) with zero findings.

Bursa Malaysia Stays In The Red At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in the red at mid-afternoon on continued selling activities in selected heavyweights led by banking and telecommunication counters.

Healthcare Sector Outlook Remains Positive Despite Staff Shortages - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) is maintaining its “positive” stance on the Malaysian healthcare sector despite medical staff shortages.

European Stocks Close On Strong Note On Hopes Of US-Iran Peace Deal

FRANKFURT, March 26 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- European stocks closed on a strong note on Wednesday, as the mood turned a bit bullish amid some hopes of a de-escalation in tensions in West Asia, dpa-AFX reported. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Retreats On Volatile Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher but pared its gains thereafter despite a positive overnight performance on Wall Street, with investor sentiment expected to remain volatile in the near term.

Sunway Mega Roadshow Returns, Goes Fully Digital Via Super App

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The Sunway Mega Roadshow returns this year in a fully digital format, offering users a seamless way to access deals and activities across Sunway City Kuala Lumpur with just a few taps through the Sunway Super App.

Cummins Unveils K50 Marine Engine For Asia Pacific Market

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Cummins Asia Pacific announced it will showcase its new K50 marine engine at the Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026 exhibition, underscoring its focus on delivering power solutions engineered for the operating conditions and customer needs across the region.

Newly Formed Cayman Islands’ GUNA Re Rated Excellent By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) to the Cayman Islands’ GUNA Re, with a stable outlook.

Ranhill SAJ, Yes To Boost Broadband Subscription With Water Voucher In Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, March 25 (Bernama) -- Ranhill SAJ has partnered with Yes to offer Johor households a RM10.50 monthly voucher credited to their water bill for six months through selected broadband subscriptions, in a move to ease living costs while enhancing digital connectivity across the state.

ADB Rolls Out Financial Support Package Amid middle East Conflict 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rolled out a financial support package to help its developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the economic and financial impacts resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As West Asia De-escalation Hopes Fade

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to end lower today as risk appetite waned as fading hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict weighed on sentiment.