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By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, March 31 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) is well-positioned to complement Malaysia’s broader financial ecosystem and strengthen the nation’s global appeal, said Labuan Financial Services Authority director general Affendi Rashdi.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is focusing on strengthening value-based intermediation (VBI) capabilities including in sustainability and climate agenda in Islamic financial system this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Cyber risk remains the foremost concern for financial institutions amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, and the operational, financial and reputational implications in 2026, according to the Bank Negara Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd has appointed Effendy Shahul Hamid as its deputy chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 6, 2026, to strengthen and reinforce the group’s leadership team as the company enters its next phase of growth.
By Hasnah Jusid
JOHOR BAHRU, March 30 (Bernama) — SME Corp Malaysia will intensify efforts to ensure that local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), in line with the agenda of strengthening the segment's resilience and contribution to the national economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group, via its private-sector arm the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has partnered with OCI TerraSus Sdn Bhd (OCI TRS), a unit of South Korea’s OCI Holdings Company Ltd, to advance Malaysia’s participation in the global semiconductor supply chain and create jobs in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- AMS Advanced Material Bhd (AMSB) aims to raise RM32.77 million from its initial public offering (IPO) via a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on April 23, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, the open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform company, has partnered with CTC Global Singapore, a technology integrator in Asia Pacific (APAC), to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across the region.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Kymeta Corporation, a flat-panel satellite terminal manufacturer, has launched its new Kestrel u5, a compact multi-orbit satellite communications (SATCOM) terminal designed for unmanned systems, national security operations, and high-speed industrial mobility.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- PDI Technologies, a global leader enabling smarter operations across the convenience retail and energy sectors, announced its return to UNITI Expo 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany, as a Cooperation Partner.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Computing Pte Ltd (Horizon Quantum) has completed its business combination with dMY Squared Technology Group Inc (dMY), securing approximately US$120 million in gross proceeds and marking its public debut on the Nasdaq. (US$1=RM3.94)
