Malaysia Committed To Securing Domestic Energy Supply – Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding domestic energy supply while continuing to serve as a trusted strategic partner in supporting international energy supply stability, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

Task Force Submits Suggestions To Address Labuan’s Industrial Challenges

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Several recommendations to address economic hurdles affecting industry players in Labuan have been submitted to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.

Islamic Banking Industry Remains Resilient Amid West Asia Uncertainties -- AIBIM

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Islamic banking industry remains resilient, supported by strong capital and liquidity positions, amid uncertainties in West Asia, said the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM).

Labuan To Focus On Four Key Economic Areas To Drive Growth, Says Liew

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Four key economic areas have been identified to uplift the socio-economic landscape of the duty-free island of Labuan, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Hartanah Kenyalang Expects Margin Squeeze From US-Iran War, Implements Cost Measures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Hartanah Kenyalang Bhd expects the ongoing United States (US)-Iran war to affect its margins, but the company will mitigate the impact by implementing cost-saving measures.

Malaysian Exporters Urged To Adopt Proactive, Adaptive Approach Amid West Asia Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian exporters need to adopt a proactive and adaptive approach to navigate the evolving landscape due to the West Asian crisis, according to speakers at a webinar organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, CI Jumps 1.16 Pct As US-Iran Ceasefire Lifts Sentiment

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended broadly higher, with the benchmark index rising 1.16 per cent to close near the 1,700 mark, supported by positive sentiment following news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, which includes Tehran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Digital Realty Opens NRT14 Data Centre To Support AI Infrastructure In Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, a cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, has opened its NRT14 data centre (NRT14) at the NRT campus in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Samaiden, Retailer Tan Boon Ming Turns Shared Clean Energy Vision Into Reality

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Renewable energy (RE) company Samaiden Group Bhd and home appliances retailer Tan Boon Ming Sdn Bhd (TBM) officially launched their first solar consumer experience at TBM Bangsar Village today, marking the first physical manifestation of their partnership.

Fortrea Launches AI-Powered Suite Of Solutions To Transform Clinical Trials

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Fortrea, a global clinical research organisation, has introduced Fortrea Intelligent Technology (FIT), a suite of innovative technology solutions designed to transform clinical trial operations.

Takaful Sector Achieves 60 Pct Of Hijrah27 Targets, Aims For 100 Pct By 2027 - MTA

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The takaful industry has achieved 60 per cent of its targets under the Hijrah27 framework and is on track to reach full completion by 2027, according to the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA).

Digital Realty Opens First Innovation Lab In Asia Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, a cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, has opened the first Digital Realty Innovation Lab (DRIL) in Asia Pacific, located at its NRT12 data centre in Tokyo, Japan.