Labuan IBFC Strengthens Financial Ecosystem Through Legal Reform, Global Reallignment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is strengthening its position as a future-ready financial hub by anchoring its growth agenda on sweeping legal reforms, emerging global trade dynamics, and an enhanced regulatory ecosystem. 

TM's SEA-ME-WE6, Data Centre Expansion To Positively Contribute Long-term Growth -- RHB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (IB) expects the commissioning of Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) Southeast Asia - Middle East - Western Europe 6 (SEA-ME-WE6) undersea cable by mid-2026 and its data centre (DC) expansion will positively contribute to its long-term growth.

MSNR Trace System Mandatory For Processing Factories, Rubber Traders Effective May 5 - MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- License holders in the processing factory and rubber trader categories are required to use the Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR) Trace system to report transactions involving natural rubber, effective May 5, said the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Johari Urges Palm Oil Industry To Support Biofuel Initiative

KUANTAN, April 29 (Bernama) – Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has urged palm oil industry players to support the TG2 Black Pellet initiative, a renewable biofuel innovation capable of replacing coal in power generation.

Butterworth Plant To Ease Shah Alam, Bentong Overload, Says F&N CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) is set to commence operations at its refurbished Butterworth plant to ease production capacity constraints currently faced at its Shah Alam and Bentong facilities.

Smart Communications Acquires Joisto To Enhance Cloud Archival Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Smart Communications, the cloud-based platform for enterprise customer communications, has announced the acquisition of Joisto, a cloud data archive company.

GCCA Unveils Maiden Carbon Rating System For Cement And Concrete

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for Cement and Concrete, a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.

MIDA Positions JS-SEZ As Catalyst For Investment And Integrated Supply Chain Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is boldly positioning itself as Asia's next investment and supply chain powerhouse through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Malaysia Seeks To Maintain Good Ties With The United States -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with the United States (US), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

ACE Market-bound Oasis Home Aims To Raise RM28 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- ACE Market-bound Oasis Home Holding Bhd, an omni-channel consumer lifestyle products marketer and seller, aims to raise RM28 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its scheduled listing on May 28, 2025.

Neutral Stance On Banking Sector Even As Earnings Moderate -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Bhd has maintained a neutral view on the banking sector, expecting earnings to moderate due to lower net interest margin (NIM), investment and trading challenges, and potential credit cost increases.

Malaysia Can Be Catalyst For ASEAN-China Semiconductor, Infrastructure Integration - Economist

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

BEIJING, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds a strong potential to serve as a regional catalyst in semiconductor innovation and infrastructure connectivity, offering a strategic gateway for enhanced ASEAN-China economic integration.