SC: Bursa Malaysia Derivatives To Relaunch SSF Contract In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Single Stock Futures (SSF) contract is targeted for a relaunch by Bursa Malaysia Derivatives in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), according to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

Retirees Should Redirect Small Portion Of Savings Into Higher-Yielding Investments To Enhance Income Security -- SC

 KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) – Retirees should redirect a small portion of their savings into higher-yielding capital market instruments to enhance their income security in their old age rather than holding cash, the Securities Commission (SC) said.

SoftBank Group To Acquire Ampere Computing For US$6.5 Bln 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- SoftBank Group Corp (SoftBank Group) has announced the acquisition of Ampere Computing, an independent silicon design company, in an all-cash transaction valued at US$6.5 billion. (US$1=RM4.42)

Motion Ventures Unveils US$100 Mln Maritime Tech Fund 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Motion Ventures, a venture capital fund catalysing digital and energy transitions across global supply chains, has unveiled its US$100 million second fund (Fund II), the largest maritime-focused tech fund to date. (US$1=RM4.44)

LyondellBasell, Covestro Announce Permanent Closure Of Maasvlakte PO11 Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) and Covestro have jointly decided to permanently close the Propylene Oxide Styrene and Monomer (POSM) production unit (PO11) at the Maasvlakte site in the Netherlands.

Kuaishou Kling AI Adopts Deepseek-R1 For Enhanced AI Content Creation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Kuaishou Technology (Kuaishou), a content community and social platform, has announced the full integration of DeepSeek-R1 into its large video generation model, Kling AI.

Canada Ramping Up Efforts To Expand Trade And Investment, Including With Malaysia -- Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Canada is intensifying its efforts to broaden its trade and investment footprint, including strengthening ties with Malaysia and seeking to penetrate new markets, said High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia Jodi Robinson.

MPRC Calls On OGSE Players To Consider Strategic Partnerships

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies have been urged to consider strategic partnerships to be more competitive and get more energy transition opportunities beyond the industry.  

Epic Targets Higher FY2025 Revenue Following New Petronas Contracts -- CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (Epic) is targeting a higher revenue of RM470 million for the financial year 2025 (FY2025), following its strong FY2024 performance that saw revenue reaching RM403.8 million, the highest in the company’s history.

URA Act: Malaysian Developers Lead Australia’s Urban Renewal While Reforms Stall At Home

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Top-tier Malaysian property developers are leading Australia’s largest urban renewal projects, while Malaysia is still debating the crucial Urban Renewal Act (URA) amid deteriorating low-cost housing, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.

Malaysia's ENERGAS Rated Excellent, Says AM Best

Khazanah Nasional To Acquire INCJ's Stake In EDOTCO Group

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd will acquire Innovation Network Corporation of Japan’s (INCJ) stake in EDOTCO Group, reflecting the strong relationship between Malaysia and Japan.