SMEs Can Tap Over RM4 Bln Still Available Under BNM's SME SRF -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- More than RM4 billion out of the RM5 billion allocation under Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Small and Medium Enterprise Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) is still available to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) manage cash flow and reduce operational disruptions.

NIKE Appoints David Denton As CFO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- NIKE Inc has appointed David M. Denton as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Aug 17, as the company continues to advance its growth strategy and operational priorities under President and Chief Executive Officer, Elliott Hill.

UWC Among Top Gainers, Analysts Lift Target Prices On Robust Semiconductor Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- UWC Bhd was among the top gainers on Bursa Malaysia today, up by more than four per cent in early trade after its third-quarter financial year 2026 (3Q FY2026) results came in line with expectations.

Teraju Approves Nearly RM134 Mln Financing For 143 Bumiputera Firms In Northern Corridor

BUTTERWORTH, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) approved nearly RM134 million in financing for 143 Bumiputera companies in the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) in the period from Dec 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.

Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package Formualted With Care, Generates Savings -- Amirudin

SHAH ALAM, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package was formulated after taking into account the results of cost-saving measures and prudent state financial management, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Japan’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Outlook Remains Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Japan’s non-life insurance segment, citing factors including rising interest rates and the introduction of the Japan Insurance Capital Standard (J-ICS).

Colombia's Razor Sharp Presidential Race Sparks Dispute Over Vote Count

VS Industry Draws Mixed Analyst Calls Amid Slow Order Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Analysts are taking a mixed stance on VS Industry Bhd following the company's weaker corporate results for the nine-month financial year 2026 (9MFY2026). 

Malaysia's New Phase Of Economy Based On High Tech, Semiconductors And AI -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is entering a new phase of economy based on high technology, semiconductors, innovation and artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Interest Rate Normalisation In Japan Seen As Having Greater Impact On Asia Than Europe

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) ongoing policy normalisation is likely to have a greater impact on Asian financial markets than the European Central Bank’s (ECB) higher-for-longer interest rate stance.

Checkmarx Unveils Hybrid SAST Engine For AI-Era Application Security

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Checkmarx, a leader in agentic application security, has announced a major advancement to the Checkmarx One platform, a new hybrid static application security testing (SAST) scanning engine designed to deliver what the company says is the industry's highest fidelity, as measured by F1 score.