Malaysia Cushions Domestic Economy From Energy Shocks With Targeted Subsidies -- Economist

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's policy discipline and targeted subsidy framework have successfully cushioned the domestic economy from external energy shocks triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Polyplastics’ DURACON POM Powers Innovative Crawler Transport System

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Polyplastics Co Ltd announced its DURACON polyoxymethylene (POM) resin has been selected for use in a unique crawler track transport system developed by Tokyo-based CuboRex Co Ltd, a supplier of innovative mobility solutions.

Denodo Joins Open Source Initiative To Advance Data, AI Interoperability

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a leader in data management, has joined the Open Semantic Interchange (OSI), an open source initiative aimed at creating a universal, vendor-neutral specification to standardise fragmented data definitions across organisations.

MTTSL Targets RM652.5 Mln IPO, Largest Logistics Listing Since Westports

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) – MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd (MTTSL), a container liner shipping operator, plans to raise RM652.5 million through the public issue of 633.5 million new ordinary shares.

PDI Technologies Targets EMEA Retailers With AI Solutions At UNITI Expo 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- PDI Technologies, a global leader enabling smarter operations across the convenience retail and energy sectors, announced its return to UNITI Expo 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany, as a Cooperation Partner.

Rising Demand For Kombucha Reflects Shifting Trends In Beverage Choices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Back when I was in secondary school around 2013, kombucha wasn’t yet a familiar beverage, unlike the coffee craze then.

Horizon Quantum Completes Business Combination, Lists On Nasdaq

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Computing Pte Ltd (Horizon Quantum) has completed its business combination with dMY Squared Technology Group Inc (dMY), securing approximately US$120 million in gross proceeds and marking its public debut on the Nasdaq. (US$1=RM3.94)

TNB Strengthens People-centric Strategy To Sustain Workforce Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd has evolved from a traditional human resource model towards a more integrated People Experience approach, recognising that workforce wellbeing, engagement and performance must be managed as a single system rather than separate priorities.

Curia Expands Glasgow Facility, Enhances Biologics Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Curia, a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation, announced progress on the expansion of its sterile drug product facility in Glasgow, United Kingdom, alongside enhancements to its proprietary cell line development (CLD) platform.

AM Best Affirms PVI Insurance’s Top-Tier Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent), the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) for PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance), with a stable outlook.

LTAT To Gradually Tap Foreign Markets To Enhance Portfolio Returns 

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) plans to gradually expand its investment footprint overseas as part of efforts to enhance portfolio returns, with a small deployment expected as early as this year.

Trash To Treasure: Kompostri's Mission To Cut Food Waste

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Tonnes of food waste end up in Malaysia’s landfills every day, much of it still edible. The problem becomes even more pronounced during festive seasons such as Ramadan, when large volumes of food are prepared but not always consumed.