Petronas' Full Ownership Of PRefChem Cements Malaysia's Longer-Term Ambition -- Analyst

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) move to assume full ownership of the Pengerang Integrated Complex’s refining and petrochemical operations from Saudi Aramco could further cement Malaysia’s longer-term ambition of positioning Pengerang as a major regional hub for refining, storage, petrochemicals and trading. 

Mersing Farmer Aims High To Set Up Agro-Tourism Hub

By Nur Faradilla Mohamad

MERSING, May 26 (Bernama) -- The owner of an MD2 pineapple and banana plantation, which covers an area of ​​8.09 hectares on Jalan Pak Wan here, is aiming high to transform his enterprise, which has been running since 2021, into an agro-tourism hub.

Axiata 1Q Net Profit Rises To RM273.80 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s net profit rose to RM273.80 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q) from RM159.84 million in the same quarter last year. 

BNM's International Reserves At US$129.5 Bln As At May 15, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$129.5 billion as at May 15, 2026.

ADE Secures US$100 Mln Financing From QNB Group To Accelerate Expansion, Strengthen Regional Position

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A Bhd, has secured a US$100 million (US$1=RM3.95) financing facility from QNB Group, a financial institution in the Middle East and Africa.

Thailand’s Asian Re Retains Good Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).

AM Best Affirms Taiwan’s Union Excellent Credit Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (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 Taiwan’s Union Insurance Company Limited (Union).

Jenfi Crosses US$100 Mln In SME Financing Across Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Jenfi announced it has surpassed US$100 million in cumulative financing originations across Southeast Asia, marking a key milestone in the company’s expansion in Singapore and Vietnam. (US$1 = RM3.97)

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower Amid Weak Global Risk Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Wednesday, as weakening global risk sentiment weighed on investor confidence, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday In Line With Weaker Regional Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday in line with the weaker regional performance.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Tracking Wall Street’s Weaker Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s weaker performance overnight as bond yields soared over concerns that recent high inflationary data may force the US Federal Reserve to hike rates.

Capital A Receives Bursa Approval To Exit PN17 Status

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- Capital A Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for the removal of its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status, effective May 20, 2026.