ASEAN Chairmanship In 2025 Marks Pivotal Moment For Malaysia

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- In less than two weeks, Malaysia will take on the ASEAN chairmanship in January 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the country.

BNM International Reserves Slip To Us$118.1 Bln As At Dec 13, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserves stood at US$118.1 billion (US$1=RM4.50) as at Dec 13, 2024, compared to US$118.3 billion on Nov 30, 2024.

Mavenir, Spry Fox Networks Team Up To Revolutionise API Monetisation In Telecom Sector 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, and Spry Fox Networks (SFN), a pioneer in application programming interface (API) monetisation and network exposure, have entered into a strategic partnership.

Research Firms Optimistic About Mah Sing's Growth Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd remained upbeat on the prospect for real estate development company Mah Sing Group Bhd, driven by its growing exposure to the booming Johor property market. 

NIQ BASES Honours 2024 Breakthrough Innovation Winners In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), the global consumer intelligence company, has unveiled its latest insights on the importance of innovation in driving business growth.

Medidata, ClinChoice Extend Partnership To Enhance Clinical Trial Efficiency, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand and provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, has renewed its long-standing enterprise partnership with ClinChoice, a global contract research organisation (CRO).

Banking Sector Thriving In 2024, Sees Major Acquisitions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

US-based Tech Company Kyndryl Opens New Office In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Kyndryl Inc, a United States-based information technology infrastructure services provider, has opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring its commitment to local customers and its efforts to position Malaysia as an ASEAN hub for mainframe modernisation.

Mah Sing To Acquire Land In Johor Bahru With RM1.5 Bln GDV

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd plans to acquire 2.424 hectares of freehold land in Johor Bahru, designated for the development of premium serviced apartments and retail units, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM1.5 billion.

Xindeco IoT Inaugurates RFID Manufacturing Plant In Nilai

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Xindeco IoT Malaysia Sdn Bhd has inaugurated its cutting-edge radio frequency identification (RFID) manufacturing facility in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, which stands as the largest RFID production hub in Southeast Asia.

5G Remains The Focus For Telco In 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's telecommunications industry has seen quite an eventful year in 2024 as the country progresses toward deploying its second 5G network.