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.

Veson Nautical Launches Unified AI Platform For Maritime Operations, Data Insights

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Veson Nautical has unveiled the Veson Platform, a unified, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered experience that brings together IMOS, CoCaptain, Mail, and newly released Vessel Insights and Bunker Insights under a single interface.

Sabah Needs Integrated Logistics Masterplan To Give Holistic Direction

LABUAN, June 30 (Bernama) -- Sabah needs an integrated logistics and transport master plan to address challenges at the structural level instead of relying on fragmented, project-by-project solutions, a logistics expert said.

Digital Payment Provider Paydibs Eyes Southeast Asia, South Asia Expansion

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Homegrown Malaysian fintech company Paydibs Sdn Bhd is expanding into Southeast Asia and South Asia, with plans to enter Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines by the end of this year, said its chief executive officer Tee Kean Kang.

EMGA Closes US$15 Mln Senior Debt Facility For CDB In Sri Lanka

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has closed a US$15 million senior debt facility for Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB), marking a milestone in strengthening Sri Lanka’s financial sector and supporting sustainable growth. (US$1=RM4.06)

Circeus Launches With EBRD Equity Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Circeus, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native holding company, has launched with an equity investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), alongside participation from other investors.

Nigel Wong Re-Elected MATTA President For Second Term

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Nigel Wong Chun Teim has been re-elected as president of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) for the 2026-2029 term, marking his second term leading the association.