AICB Recognises Over 700 Banking Professionals, Strengthens Regional Banking Talent Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the banking talent pipeline in Malaysia and across the region, with over 700 banking professionals recognised at its 9th Chartered Banker Conferment Ceremony.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading With Slight Uptrend Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a slight uptrend next week following the recent market pullback as bargain-hunting activities and improved investor sentiment may provide support to selected heavyweights.

MIDA, Daikin And SHRDC Collaborate To Strengthen Local Supplier Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has collaborated with Daikin Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) to organise the MIDA-Daikin Supply Chain Programme.

Hektar REIT Proposes RM125 Mln Deal To Acquire, Lease International School

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT) has proposed to acquire the leasehold interest in 2.43 hectares in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, together with a private school known as KYS KL East International School (KYSKLEIS) on it, for a purchase consideration of RM125 million.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as bargain hunting resurfaced following several weak trading sessions. 

Mahsuri Food Launches State-of-the-art Production Facility In Negeri Sembilan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Local halal sauces and condiments manufacturer, Mahsuri Food Sdn Bhd has launched its new state-of-the-art production facility in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, marking its efforts to scale its production capabilities and efficiency.  

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday Lifted By Buying In Selected Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in positive territory at midday supported by persistent buying in selected heavyweights, led by industrial products and services as well as consumer products and services sectors. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Wall Street Gains, Positive Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as hopes grew for a resolution of the West Asia conflict, coupled with positive domestic economic data.

HDC Appoints Mohd Afandi Salleh As Chairman, Effective Immediately

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC), an agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), has appointed Prof Dr Mohd Afandi Salleh as its chairman, effective immediately.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low on Thursday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing foreign outflows, although the recent weakness may present bargain-hunting opportunities in fundamentally sound blue-chip counters.

Toshiba Unveils 1200V Trench-gate SiC MOSFET For AI Data Centres

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has started shipping test samples of “TW007D120E”, a 1200-volt (V) trench-gate silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET designed for power supply systems in next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) data centres.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Lower At Midday On Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned lower at midday due to persistent selling in selected heavyweights, led by industrial products and services, consumer products and services, as well as plantation counters.