Gas Malaysia To Jointly Develop Regasification Terminal With Tokyo Gas, VTTI B.V.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with Japan’s Tokyo Gas Co Ltd and Netherlands-based VTTI B.V. to develop the liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal project in Yan, Kedah.

RM1 Billion NexQuantum AI Park Launched In Perak

IPOH, May 15 (Bernama) -- Cahya Suria Services Sdn Bhd and Suzhou EnnoThing Technology Co Ltd have formalised a strategic partnership through NexQuantum 1 Sdn Bhd to develop the NexQuantum artificial intelligence (AI) digital park in Perak.

AirAsia X Posts Net Loss Of RM154.88 Mln In First Quarter Due To Depreciation Of Local Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd posted a net loss of RM154.88 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, due to the net foreign exchange losses of RM232.2 million from the depreciation of local currencies including Thai baht, Indonesian rupiah and the Philippine peso against the US dollar during the quarter.

Nippon Kinzoku Promotes L-Core As Eco Stainless Steel Product

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd has announced the strengthened promotion of "L-Core", a functional stainless steel, repositioning it as an "Eco-Product" to support sustainable manufacturing.

Nikkiso CE&IG Signs Marine Aftermarket Support Deal With Maran Tankers Management

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has signed a five-year service agreement with Maran Tankers Management Inc to provide global aftermarket support for the company’s high-pressure pump systems, expanding Nikkiso CE&IG’s footprint in the marine sector.

Taiwan Eyes Stronger Cooperation In High-Tech Supply Chain With Malaysia

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Malaysia in the high-tech supply chain, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, including semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).

DHCG, KunTuo Sign China Clinical Trials Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Dark Horse Consulting Group (DHCG) and KunTuo Medical Research and Development (Beijing) Co Ltd (KunTuo) signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic collaboration supporting biotherapeutics developers conducting clinical trials in China.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street’s positive overnight performance amid expectations of spillover buying interest into the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI).

RHB Gets BNM Approval To Start Tokio Marine Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd said its unit, RHB Investment Bank Bhd, has received no objection from Bank Negara Malaysia to begin talks with Tokio Marine Asia Pte Ltd on the proposed disposal of up to a 100 per cent stake in RHB Insurance Bhd.

AM Best Assigns Excellent Credit Ratings To Tokio Marine Newa Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a+” (Excellent) to Taiwan’s Tokio Marine Newa Insurance Co Ltd (TMNewa), with a stable outlook.

Govt Refining Appropriate Threshold For Petrol Subsidy Recipients-- Akmal

PUTRAJAYA, May 11 (Bernama) -- The government is refining the appropriate threshold between those who should receive petrol subsidies and those who can be excluded as part of the effort to implement a more targeted subsidy mechanism, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Abaxx Teams Up With Alta On Collateral Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) has entered a commercial engagement with Alta Alternative Investments Pte Ltd (Alta) to advance the use of money market fund shares as T+0 collateral for margin at Abaxx Clearing, moving Digital Title toward its first commercial implementation.