Vale Names Edwin Gerard As CEO Of Its Malaysian Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Brazilian mining company Vale SA has appointed Edwin Gerard as chief executive officer (CEO) of its Malaysian subsidiary, Vale Malaysia Minerals Sdn Bhd. 

B15 Biodiesel Implementation To Be Phased To Avoid Disruption -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend rate will be carried out in stages to avoid disruption to the existing operations of the industry, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

CAAM Records Improved OTP During Hari Raya Travel Period

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) recorded steady and improved On-Time Performance (OTP) across Malaysian air travel during the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri travel period, reflecting effective operational coordination and enhanced air navigation services.

UMSKAL Launches Isra Corner To Drive Industry-On-Campus Ecosystem In Islamic Finance

By JAILANI HASAN

LABUAN, April 16 (Bernama) -- Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) through its Labuan Faculty of International Finance (FKAL) has launched the ISRA Corner, marking a strategic step towards establishing an Industry-on-Campus (IoC) ecosystem for Islamic finance in Labuan.

Anaqua’s AQX Platform Selected To Manage Yazaki's Global IP Portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, an innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services provider, announced its platform has been selected by Yazaki Corporation to streamline, unify, and elevate the management of its worldwide IP portfolio.

AM Best Withdraws Delta Affiliates' Performance Assessment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the performance assessment (assessment) of PA-2 (Excellent) of Delta Insurance New Zealand Limited and Delta Underwriting Private Limited.

KUSKOP Steps Up Measures To Ease SME Burden, Engages Banks For Greater Flexibility

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The government is taking steps to ease the burden on businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), by focusing on reducing ground-level costs and improving access to financing amid rising global challenges.

Australian PM To Meet Petronas To Advance Energy Ties, Says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 (Bernama) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to hold discussions with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to advance Malaysia-Australia energy cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Malaysia Balances Legal Rights With Diplomacy As Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Tests UNCLOS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s ability to negotiate with Iran to secure safe passage for its crude oil imports through the vital Strait of Hormuz is not indicative of a failure of the principles of international maritime law, but rather reflects the reality that rights under law often require diplomatic backing, said a logistics expert.

AM Best Affirms New Zealand’s Pinnacle Life Credit Ratings 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of New Zealand’s Pinnacle Life Limited (Pinnacle Life), with a stable outlook.

Denodo Report Highlights "Trust Gap" In Agentic AI Adoption

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a leader in data management, has released The AI Trust Gap Report, a global study revealing that the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI)—agentic AI—is facing significant trust challenges driven by data-related issues.

PayNet To Expand Cashless Initiatives Across More Tertiary Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) plans to expand its cashless payment initiatives to more tertiary education institutions, in collaboration with universities and student councils, as part of efforts to deepen digital payment adoption among students.