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Economy

Petronas, Turkmenistan Strategic Partnership Opens New Chapter In Bilateral Economic, Energy Relations

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN), June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov today witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership between Petronas and Turkmenistan authorities, marking a new chapter in economic and energy relations between the two countries.

Medical, Insurance, Takaful Practitioners Boost Healthcare Ecosystem Via HPPSC Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Five medical and insurance/takaful associations said initiatives are being implemented to enhance communication and operational efficiency among doctors, hospitals, insurers and takaful operators.

Vestland Unit Secures RM65 Mln Works Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Construction company Vestland Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Vestland Infra Sdn Bhd (VISB) has accepted a letter of award from Scanwolf Trading & Construction Sdn Bhd (STCSB) for a works contract worth RM65 million.

Malaysia Could Contribute Up To 20 Pct Of Gentari’s RE Capacity In Five To 10 Years

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUANTAN, June 19 (Bernama) -- Gentari Sdn Bhd expects Malaysia to contribute between 10 and 20 per cent of its renewable energy (RE) capacity over the next five to 10 years, underpinned by stronger domestic growth prospects and supportive government policies.

Automotive Industry’s TIV Fell 15 Pct To 61,250 Units In May -- MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry recorded a 15 per cent decline in total industry volume (TIV), falling to 61,250 vehicles in May 2026, compared to 72,113 vehicles in April 2026.

Malaysia's Rise In IMD Ranking Reflects Sustained Reforms, Public-Private Cooperation - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's rise to 15th place in the 2026 International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking reflects sustained reform efforts and closer coordination between the public and private sectors, the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) said.

Liftech IPO Oversubscribed 18.92 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- LifTech Group Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) shares made available to the Malaysian public were oversubscribed by 18.92 times ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on June 30, 2026.

RHB Investment Sees Strong Malaysia Export Outlook In 2026 On E&E Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd remains positive on Malaysia's export prospects for 2026, citing resilient external demand and sustained momentum in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, driven by the technology upcycle and artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments.

Malaysia, South Korea Strengthen Renewable Energy Partnership Through Terengganu Bio-CNG Project

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have further strengthened their strategic partnership in renewable energy following the exchange of a letter of intent (LOI) for the Terengganu State Palm Oil Mill Biogas Upgrading Project, an initiative that will convert waste from the palm oil industry into bio-compressed natural gas (Bio-CNG).

Mavenir Launches Unified Digital App For ENet

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network software provider, has launched a unified digital platform for Guyanese telecommunications operator ENet, bringing mobile, broadband, fixed-line and IPTV services into a single application (app).

AM Best Affirms Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Credit Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of South Korea’s Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co Ltd (HMF), with a stable outlook.

SBS Nexus Harnesses AI Tools To Improve Efficiency And Client Outcomes

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Integrated marketing and branding services provider SBS Nexus Bhd does not view the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat to its business, but rather as an opportunity to improve efficiency and deliver greater value to clients.