Cirrus Therapeutics Partners SERI, Duke-NUS For Eye Disease Therapies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Cirrus Therapeutics has announced a collaboration with Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) and Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) to advance innovative ophthalmic technologies for the treatment of blinding diseases.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Versus Greenback Amid Soft US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by weaker-than-expected US economic data that weighed on the greenback.

Data Centre Boom Expected To Boost Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Capabilities - Kaspersky

From K. Naveen Prabu

GUANGZHOU, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s growing data centre industry is expected to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity capabilities, according to global cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

Ringgit Eases Versus US Dollar, Ends Higher Against Other Major Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar although it strengthened versus other major currencies on Tuesday, as the greenback remained supported by stronger-than-expected US manufacturing data.

Lendlease REIT Reports Higher 2H FY2026 Revenue, DPU

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte Ltd, the manager of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT), has announced its second half (2H) and full-year financial results for FY2026, with gross revenue rising 6.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to SG$110.0 million in 2H FY2026. (SG$1 = RM3.19)

Malaysia Needs To Look Beyond Data Centres To Attract Global Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to move beyond data centres and nurture larger listed technology companies to attract global portfolio investment, said Principal Asset Management Bhd chief executive officer Munirah Khairuddin.

GFM Services Bags RM83.1 Mln Release Orders For Works At Pengerang Integrated Complex

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- GFM Services Bhd’s energy division has secured additional release orders totalling RM83.1 million for major turnaround work packages at the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Johor.

Vocalbeats.AI Named Strategic Partner Of AGI Playground 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered audio company, has announced its role as Strategic Partner of AGI Playground 2026, taking place on Aug 3 to 4 at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Nearly Unchanged Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against other major currencies and was almost unchanged versus the US dollar on Tuesday following the release of the US Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI data.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar, Major Currencies As US Treasury Yields Rise

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback and other major currencies on Monday, pressured by rising United States Treasury yields and renewed uncertainty over the path of US monetary policy.

Malaysia Well-positioned Against Advanced Cyber Threats - Kaspersky

From K. Naveen Prabu

GUANGZHOU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well prepared to defend against advanced cyber threats targeting government institutions, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

Maybank To Fully Own Maybank Ageas Holdings In RM4.83 Bln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has entered into an Implementation Agreement (IA) with Ageas Insurance International NV (Ageas) to acquire the remaining 30.95 per cent stake in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for RM4.83 billion, paving the way for full ownership of the insurance and takaful holding company.