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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Contract research organisation Fortrea has completed its acquisition of the Early Phase Services division from Worldwide Clinical Trials, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$45 million. (US$1 = RM4.07)
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Elevated oil prices continue to support Malaysia’s petroleum product and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, further boosting export earnings, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGSI) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- As one walks through Kuala Lumpur today, the signs of momentum are hard to miss. The city is alive with new luxury openings, rising occupancy and a steady stream of capital moving into hospitality assets that, not long ago, would have been considered a niche corner of the property market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Shares prices of IHH Healthcare Bhd rose on Tuesday on its acquisition of Afiniti Wellness in Medini, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government has used the Malaysian Composite Development Index (IKPM) to identify least developed areas and design targeted interventions to address socioeconomic imbalances and narrow the development gap between regions, states, and districts.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- National carmakers are expected to sustain their sales momentum into 2026, supported by Perodua’s strong position in the entry-level and affordable segments and Proton’s robust sales growth, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- United States women’s health company Hologic has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Reveal Genomics, a Barcelona-based precision oncology company that develops advanced genomic tests to help guide personalised cancer treatment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd sees further expansion opportunities for 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd in under-penetrated markets, alongside same-store sales growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Peak electricity demand from the data centre industry in Peninsular Malaysia is projected to reach 8.39 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, based on the current electricity supply planning estimates, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian entrepreneurs must overcome an inherent tendency toward excessive humility and actively build strong storytelling capabilities if they want to secure international venture capital, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has upgraded its 2026 growth projection for exports to 32 per cent (2025: 6.6 per cent) and imports to 26 per cent (2025: 6.0 per cent), given the stronger-than-expected performance in September.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to remain manageable at 1.9 per cent in 2026.
