Xsolla Expands Payment Options With 11 Methods In MENA Region

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company, Xsolla has introduced 11 new local payment methods in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Malaysian BNPL Transactions Surge To RM7.1 Bln In 2H 2024 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Local consumer 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) transactions surged in the second half (2H) of 2024, reaching RM7.1 billion, up from RM4.9 billion in the first half, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

BRF Ingredients, Symrise Win F3 Krill Replacement Challenge For Aquaculture Innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The F3 – Future of Fish Feed announced the winners of the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge, awarding Brazil-based BRF Ingredients and Germany-based Symrise for their innovative solutions to replace krill in aquaculture feed.

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

Silicon Connect Partners Semiwise To Further Strengthen Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Silicon Connect Sdn Bhd and United Kingdom (UK)-based Semiwise Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will see both companies sharing their expertise in electronics, semiconductors as well as technologies.

Malaysia’s Direct Selling Industry Hits RM34.4 Bln, Leads In Market Penetration – Fuziah

PUTRAJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s direct selling industry grew 7.4 per cent to RM34.4 billion in 2024 from RM32.04 billion the previous year, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh.

YTL Communications Enters Strategic JV With Bullish Aims Group

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Bullish Aim Group and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, a YTL Power International Bhd subsidiary, have entered into a strategic joint venture to develop next-generation common fibre infrastructure.

CPO Expected To Trade Higher In RM4,300-RM4,500 Range Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) – The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, ranging between RM4,300 and RM4,500 per tonne, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

ASEAN Must Leverage Australia To Boost Economic Resilience – MGBF

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must develop a parallel strategy by engaging major economies beyond the region, particularly Australia, to enhance production, productivity, and domestic consumption, Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said.

Sabah Calls On State's OGSE Companies To Grab Petronas Opportunities In Next Two Years

KOTA KINABALU, March 7 (Bernama) - The Sabah government has called on oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies in the state to grab opportunities in the sector provided by national oil company Petronas in the next two years.

Fidelity Life Assurance Secures Excellent Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of New Zealand’s Fidelity Life Assurance Company Limited (Fidelity Life Assurance).

U Mobile, CUMY Forge Partnership For IoT, Smart Mobility Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- U Mobile has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Unicom Operations (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CUMY) to drive innovation in the internet of things (IoT), smart mobility, and sustainable technology, accelerating adoption among businesses and large enterprises in Malaysia.