ASEAN Fund Mobilised For Myanmar Earthquake Relief, Long-term Support Under Discussion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Disaster Management and Emergency Relief Fund has been utilised in the wake of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, with the regional bloc now looking towards longer-term recovery efforts, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Cuckoo International Delays Listing On Bursa Malaysia To June

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Cuckoo International (MAL) Bhd (Cuckoo Malaysia) is rescheduling the timing of its initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd due to the current global market volatility.

WCT Shareholders Approve Paradigm REIT Listing On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Shareholders of WCT Holdings Bhd have approved the proposed listing of Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (Paradigm REIT) on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

CorDx Founder Donates US$21 Mln To UC San Diego, Renames Department

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- CorDx, a biotechnology company that is transforming the global diagnostics industry, has long been led by Aiiso Yufeng Li (Jeff), who has made a significant impact in both the business and philanthropic sectors.

ASEAN Power Grid Vision Needs US$764 Bln For Power Generation, Transmission Infrastructure - ASEAN Sec-Gen

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Power Grid (APG) vision requires an estimated investment of US$764 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) for power generation and transmission infrastructure, said ASEAN secretary- general Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Inspired To Save The Planet, School Children Build MarBot4SF Robot

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Thanks to a colour bleaching incident, an 11-year-old boy is now more conscious and passionate about protecting the environment and saving the planet.

BNM: Export-oriented ASEAN SMEs Stand To Lose US$237.5 Bln In Revenue Without Sustainable Practices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 99 per cent of the ASEAN business ecosystem, stand to lose US$237.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) in potential revenue if they fail to transition to greener and sustainable practices.

PHB Group Declares 2.50 Sen Interim Income Distribution For AHB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) and PHB Asset Management Bhd (PHBAM) have announced an interim income distribution of 2.50 sen per unit for its shariah-compliant unit trust, Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB), for the six-month period ended March 31, 2025.

UOB Malaysia Named Malaysia's Best Bank By Global Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia has been named Malaysia's Best Bank at the 32nd annual World's Best Bank Awards 2025 - Asia Pacific by Global Finance magazine.

Malaysia To Invest In Developing Its Border Areas To Promote Economic Activities - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- In an effort to strengthen ASEAN cooperation, Malaysia is committed to developing its border areas such as in the northern peninsula with Thailand, and the Sabah and Sarawak border with Kalimantan, which will promote economic activities and benefit people on both sides of the border.

Labuan Food Industries Makes Waves As Seafood Exporter, Seeks To Almost Triple Output

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan Food Industries Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fishery company with an established international business network, plans to nearly triple its annual finished tuna production next year with the setting up of a new facility here.

Cargill Snags Five 2025 Edison Awards For Innovations In Food And Agriculture

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Cargill has received five prestigious Edison Awards for its groundbreaking advancements in food and agriculture.