Visual Bank Expands AI Training Data Solution For Japanese Speech Models

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Visual Bank Inc, via its subsidiary amanaimages Inc, has announced the expansion of its Qlean Dataset, a premium artificial intelligence (AI) training data solution for developers building high-performance Japanese speech foundation models.

C-Hawk Boosts Southeast Asia Capacity With Malaysia, Vietnam Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- C-Hawk Technology, a global manufacturer of components, assemblies and systems for the semiconductor and health imaging industries, has expanded its Southeast Asia manufacturing footprint with new facilities in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower As Global Conditions Remain Uncertain

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at midday in tandem with regional peers, given that global conditions remain uncertain as conflicting narratives continue to cloud prospects for a resolution to the West Asia conflict. 

Shanghai-Based LongCheer Technology Plans To Invest RM500 Mln In Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, April 1 (Bernama) -- Shanghai-based global technology company LongCheer Technology is planning an investment of about RM500 million which is expected to create 200 highly skilled job opportunities in Johor.

German Group Koerber Invests RM95 Mln In Shah Alam Facility

SHAH ALAM, March 31 (Bernama) -- Koerber Technologies Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Germany-based technology group Korber, is investing RM95 million to expand its manufacturing facility here.

Persona AI Taps Brian Davis To Scale Global Robot Production

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Persona AI, an emerging leader in embodied artificial intelligence (AI), announced the appointment of Brian Davis as Head of Global Manufacturing.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Retreats On Mixed Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, but gains were short-lived, tracking the mixed overnight performance on Wall Street as investors stayed on the sidelines amid a lack of fresh leads.

 Malaysia’s Economy To Grow 4-5 Pct In 2026 Backed By Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) estimates Malaysia’s economy to grow between four per cent and five per cent this year compared with 5.2 per cent registered in 2025, with the country’s domestic resilience and diversified export structure continuing to provide buffer to navigate the current external headwinds mainly from conflict in West Asia.

Vantris Energy's FY2026 Net Profit Surges To RM3.73 Bln On Debt Forgiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Vantris Energy Bhd’s net profit surged to RM3.73 billion for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026), from RM189.53 million in FY2025, driven by a one-off recognition of about RM4.1 billion in forgiveness of debt arising from its restructuring exercise.

ACE Market-Bound AMS Advanced Material Aims To Raise RM32.77 Mln From IPO

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.

George Kent Issues RM80 Mln Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd has announced its issuance of sukuk amounting to RM80.0 million in nominal value pursuant to its sukuk wakalah programme.

Malaysia’s EV Adoption May Accelerate On Firmer Crude Oil Prices -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) could accelerate due to elevated crude oil prices, particularly among buyers in the premium internal combustion engine segment, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.