Toku Secures US$5 Mln Funding, Appoints Advisory Board Chair

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Toku, a provider of enterprise cloud communications and customer experience solutions in Asia Pacific (APAC), has successfully closed a US$5 million Series A Extension round led by Betatron Venture Group. (US$1=RM4.70)

Petronas Chemicals' Shares Up At Mid-Morning Despite 3Q Net Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose during the mid-morning session despite recording a RM789 million net loss in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared with a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year. 

Two-year MADANI Govt: Turning Challenges Into Accomplishments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- In just two years of being in power, the MADANI government has reached a pivotal turning point in Malaysia's economic reforms, alongside efforts to address inefficiencies in state-owned entities, building on the resilient economic foundation laid in its first year.

Bubbles O2 Partners With Queen Of Nature Group

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bubbles O2 Sdn Bhd, a pioneer in Malaysia’s naturally oxygenated mineral water industry, has announced a partnership with the Queen of Nature Group today at MIHAS@Dubai 2024.

MYEG 3Q Net Profit Jumps 62.5 Pct To RM195 Mln On Higher Fees, Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- MY E.G. Services Bhd’s (MYEG) net profit soared 62.5 per cent to RM195.05 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, from RM120 million in the same period last year, driven by higher service fees and investment gains.

Petronas Chemicals Records Loss Of RM789 Mln In 3Q On Unrealised Forex Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) recorded a net loss of RM789 million in the third quarter compared to a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year, dragged down by unrealised forex losses of RM1.1 billion.

MoF: 7,900 Companies Use E-invoices, 87 Million Issued As Of Nov 19

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) –  A total of 7,900 companies have used the e-invoicing system and 87 million e-invoices have been issued as of Nov 19, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Dialog Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM150.97 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM150.97 million for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) compared to a net profit of RM132.17 million in the same quarter last year. 

Malaysian Palm Oil Mills Should Adopt AI Technology -- Johari

KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Palm oil mills in the country have been urged to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology for palm oil processing, thus reducing cost and increasing revenue.

BNM, BIS Drive Global Cross-border Payment Innovation With Project Nexus

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and four other central banks, is advancing Project Nexus to enhance the efficiency of instant payment systems (IPS) for seamless cross-border transactions globally, with full operation expected by 2027.

New Keyto MY Plant To Advance Malaysia’s High-tech Industry - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Keyto MY Sdn Bhd's new fluid manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, is set to enhance Malaysia's industrial capabilities and diversify its high-tech manufacturing sector.  

MIDF Amanah Downgrades CelcomDigi To 'Neutral'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has downgraded CelcomDigi Bhd to a “neutral” call with a lower target price of RM3.53 based on the telecommunications company’s third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) results.