Global Air Cargo Demand Up 4.0 Pct In April, Led By Asia-Pacific Airlines -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 4.0 per cent in April 2026, compared to April 2025 levels (4.0 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Supermax's Associate Company To Establish US$50 Mln Medical Glove Facility In Brazil

Pharmaniaga Bags RM281.7 Mln Contract From Health Ministry To Supply Human Insulin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd, through wholly-owned subsidiary Pharmaniaga LifeScience Sdn Bhd (PLS), has secured a three-year contract valued at RM281.7 million from the Ministry of Health for the supply of human insulin to healthcare facilities nationwide.

viaim Secures 100 Mln Chinese Yuan Funding Round Backed By Transsion

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven workplace hardware company, viaim has secured an A+ funding round worth about 100 million Chinese yuan, with Transsion Holdings joining as a strategic investor as the companies partner to develop AI-powered assistant hardware. (100 Chinese yuan = RM58.66)

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.

TNB’s RM43 Bln Grid Modernisation Gears Up For Rapid Growth In Data Centre Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) RM43 billion grid modernisation programme is gearing up to meet Malaysia’s growing data centre demand, with future energy requirements already incorporated into broader national generation planning to ensure long-term system readiness.

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.

Sabah Adopts Balanced Growth Model, Demands Fair Economic Value For Conservation

KOTA KINABALU, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Sabah state government is adopting a balanced growth model that demands fair economic value for its environmental contributions, while rejecting unrealistic environmental idealism that could delay the state’s socioeconomic progress.

Gamuda’s Tasmanian Solar, Wind Projects Selected Under Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s unit, Gamuda Renewable Pty Ltd’s (Gamuda Renewables) two Tasmanian projects, namely the 200 megawatt (MW) Weasel Solar Farm and 341 MW Cellars Hill Wind Farm, were among the 19 successful projects selected under Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme.

Perak Trade Mission To China Generates Commitments Worth RM1.6 Bln - MB

IPOH, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Perak state government trade and investment mission to China has opened up new prospects and commitments worth more than RM1.6 billion.

Johor Emerges As Cost-efficient Data Centre Alternative To Singapore - Moody’s

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, particularly Johor, has positioned itself as a cost-efficient alternative to Singapore for data centre investments, owing to its relatively abundant land, availability of power infrastructure, and attractive investment incentives.