ENERtec Asia, MIDA Team Up To Drive Renewable Energy And Storage Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ENERtec Asia 2026, Southeast Asia’s premier energy technology exhibition and conference, is partnering with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for clean energy investments, renewable energy (RE) technologies and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

InterSystems, 59stVentures To Support AI-Ready Data Ecosystems In ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, has partnered with 59stVentures to support the development of interoperable and artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data ecosystems across ASEAN and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

CIMB In Strategic Partnership With China Merchants Bank To Expand Cross-border Banking Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd and China Merchants Bank Co Ltd have established a strategic partnership to offer cross-border solutions and support the expansion of end-to-end banking services across China, Malaysia, and ASEAN.

AIFA Files Form 8-K With Additional Details On Planned HyalRoute Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- All In FutureTech Alliance Inc (AIFA) announced it has filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission providing supplemental information on its previously announced plan to acquire HyalRoute Fiber Optic Group (HyalRoute) at US$10.00 per share. (US$1 = RM3.96)

NCER To Drive High-value Investment Via Border Development

KANGAR, May 28 (Bernama) — The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has intensified the strategic development of the Malaysia–Thailand border area to attract high-value investments, while strengthening the northern region’s position as a new global supply chain hub based on the “China +1” strategy.

CIMB Group Net Profit Falls 2.9 Pct To RM1.91 Bln In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026) fell 2.9 per cent to RM1.91 billion from RM1.97 billion in the same period a year ago.

TNB Remains Resilient, Focuses On Stable Supply And Value For The Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today announced its financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026), underscoring the group’s continued commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s energy security, enhancing grid resilience and delivering long-term value to the nation and the rakyat.

VentureTECH Partners Pacton Technologies To Advance AI-Powered Aquaculture Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Government-backed impact investment company VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has made a strategic investment in Malaysian technology company Pacton Technologies Sdn Bhd, which specialises in artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, to enhance its AI- and IoT-powered aquaculture management platform, FishSpeak.

Malaysian, ASEAN Manufacturers Poised To Unlock US$1.2 Trillion AI Growth Opportunity -- Kearney

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- Manufacturers across ASEAN, including Malaysia, could unlock up to US$1.2 trillion (US$1=RM3.95) in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven gross output value growth by 2030, according to global management consultancy firm Kearney.

Strarion Advisory Builds Bridge To Russia-CIS Market, Positions Malaysia As ASEAN Gateway

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian strategic advisory firm is positioning itself as a bridge connecting Malaysia and the Russia-Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) market, aiming to unlock cross-border investment opportunities while strengthening Malaysia’s role as a strategic gateway into Southeast Asia.

Malaysia Well-placed To Lead ASEAN Power Grid Development - TNB

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong foundation to lead the development of smart and sustainable energy in the ASEAN region, particularly through efforts to realise the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), said Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Bhd (National Energy Limited) senior chief strategy, regulatory and sustainability officer Muhamad Nazri Pazil.

Ringgit Set To Trade Between 3.95 And 3.97 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of between RM3.95 and RM3.97 next week against the US dollar amid a shortened trading week.