Guest Supply, HAAN Sign Licensing Deal For APAC Hotels

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Guest Supply Asia, part of Sysco Corporation, has announced a licensing agreement with HAAN, a personal care brand, to manufacture and distribute HAAN-branded personal care products for hotels across Asia Pacific (APAC).

Dutch Recognition Of MSPO Strengthens Palm Oil Industry's Readiness For EUDR

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s (NVWA) recognition of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a Private Control System under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) framework reinforces the readiness of the nation's palm oil industry to meet the European Union market requirements.

8x8 Bags 2026 MetriStar Top Provider For CPaaS By Metrigy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Global business communications platform provider, 8x8 Inc has been named a 2026 MetriStar Top Provider for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) by Metrigy, an independent research and advisory firm.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar, Regional Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and regional currencies today as the greenback remained subdued following a lack of clear guidance on the United States interest rate outlook.

Penang Technology Park @ Bertam's Infrastructure Works Completed

KEPALA BATAS, July 2 (Bernama) -- Ideal Property Group has completed all infrastructure works at its 880-acre (323.7-hectare) Penang Technology Park @ Bertam, with the development entering full delivery following the completion of its landmark entrance gateway.

Reservoir Link Secures Five-Year Appointment As Petronas Panel Contractor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Reservoir Link Energy Bhd's 60 per cent-owned subsidiary, Reservoir Link Solutions Sdn Bhd (RLS), has secured a five-year appointment from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) as a panel contractor.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday On Buying In Financial, Telecom Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upward trend at midday, driven by strong buying interest in major financial and telecommunications stocks.

Malaysia Needs Sovereign Cloud To Safeguard Critical Security And Personal Data -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia needs to set up a sovereign cloud to safeguard critical security and personal data while remaining open to global digital investments as Southeast Asia becomes increasingly dependent on critical digital technologies and infrastructure.

IDS Should Lead Sabah's Logistics Masterplan Initiative, Says Expert

LABUAN, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah should be formally mandated to initiate the Sabah Integrated Logistics and Transport Masterplan to unlock the state’s key progress in logistics planning, said logistics expert Datuk Ramli Amir.

Sarawak Govt Approves Appointment of Bintulu Port As Bintulu Port Operator

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Sarawak state government has approved in principle the appointment of Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd (BPSB) as the port operator of Bintulu Port pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Port Authorities Ordinance, 1961.

Vertiv Expects Johor Plant To Reach Technical Capacity By 3Q 2027

JOHOR BAHRU, July 1 (Bernama) -- US-based digital infrastructure company Vertiv Group expects its Johor manufacturing facility to gradually ramp up production, with about 15 to 20 per cent of its production lines currently in operation.

Sustainable Finance Moves Into The Mainstream As Green Demand Grows

JAKARTA, July 1 (Bernama) -- Sustainable finance is becoming increasingly mainstream in the banking sector, as rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), green homes and other low-carbon investments prompts financial institutions to broaden their financing and investment offerings.