PHB Positions Bumiputera Participation In Real Estate As Nation-building Catalyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Expanding bumiputera participation in commercial real estate is an important lever in Malaysia’s nation-building agenda, with Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) acting as a key institutional platform to drive wealth creation and economic growth.

Malaysia Leads Region As Fastest-Growing Digital Economy, Set To Hit US$39 Bln GMV In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is now the fastest-growing digital economy in Southeast Asia (SEA), with an increase of 19 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), and on track to reach gross merchandise value (GMV) of US$39 billion (US$1=RM4.13) this year. 

APAC Gaming Market Growth Accelerates, GamesBeat Report Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has announced the release of GamesBeat’s latest report, Creating Opportunities for Video Games in Asia, the second instalment of the GamesBeat Reports series.

Tropicana Corporation Issues RM300 Mln Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Tropicana Corporation Bhd has issued sukuk wakalah amounting to RM300 million in nominal value under its Islamic medium-term notes (IMTN) programme. 

ASEAN Must Strengthen IP Ecosystem To Empower MSMEs - MyIPO Chairman

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states must strengthen the region’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem by fostering awareness and developing procedures that support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) chairman Riduan Rubin.

PNB, EPF Reaffirm Commitment To Battersea Project, Says No Immediate Plan To Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Battersea project in London, United Kingdom, owned by a consortium led by Sime Darby Property Bhd and SP Setia Bhd, remains a key strategic investment for its shareholders, said Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). 

Xsolla Wins “Payment Service Provider Of The Year” At GamingonPhone Awards 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has been named “Payment Service Provider of the Year” at the GamingonPhone Awards 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, recognising excellence and innovation in mobile gaming across the global industry.

Xsolla Strengthens Southeast Asia Presence With Breakthrough Bangkok Events

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company Xsolla has cemented its position in Southeast Asia after a high-impact week in Thailand, hosting Xsolla Connect Bangkok 2025 and participating in Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025.

UOB Malaysia Prices RM455 Mln ASEAN Green Sri Sukuk Musharakah For ECRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama)-- UOB Malaysia has successfully priced a RM455 million Islamic medium-term notes under Tranche 7 of EXSIM Capital Resources Bhd’s (ECRB) RM2 billion Sukuk Musharakah Programme, structured as an ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk Musharakah.

​Datavault AI, Korea Aerospace University Launch Pact To Revolutionise Aviation Credentialing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Datavault AI Inc, a company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data visualisation, valuation and monetisation, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korea Aerospace University (KAU).

Economists See No Major Tax Changes In Budget 2026; Expect Wider CGT Scope

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Economists believe that Budget 2026 would not introduce any major changes in the taxation system -- especially individual and corporate taxes -- to preserve consumer and investor confidence as the United States tariffs kick in.

Ireka Corp Defaults On RM1.04 Mln Loan Repayments To HLBB, Ambank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) — Ireka Corporation Bhd (ICB) has defaulted on loan repayments totalling RM1.04 million owed to Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLBB) and AmBank (M) Bhd.