Jensen Hughes Acquires HiLT To Expand Southeast Asia Presence 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Jensen Hughes has acquired Singapore-based HiLT Pte Ltd (HiLT), strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and expanding its fire protection engineering capabilities across key sectors.

AIA Infinite Meets Growing High-Net-Worth Demand For Integrated Wealth Solutions

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- AIA Malaysia is strengthening its presence in the high-net-worth (HNW) segment through AIA Infinite, which supports wealth preservation, legacy planning and multi-generational financial continuity as clients navigate an increasingly complex and globalised financial environment.

Indonesia Targets US$5.8 Bln Green Investment Through Carbon Market

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, July 6 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's Carbon Economic Value (NEK) instrument is projected to attract up to US$5.8 billion (US$1=RM4.08) in green investment while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 570 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent.

RHB IB Projects Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth At 4.7 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, with a modest upside bias, supported by stronger-than-expected export performance, resilient domestic demand and easing external risks, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Enest IPO Oversubscribed 1.94 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Enest Group Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 1.94 times, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Lifted By Banking, Plantation Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Monday, supported by renewed buying interest in banking and plantation counters.

Melaka Inland Port To Drive Economic Growth, Strengthens Logistics Sector

ALOR GAJAH, July 6 (Bernama) -- The RM300 million Melaka Inland Port (MIP) project is expected to be a catalyst for the state’s economic growth by bolstering the logistics and trade sectors and supporting the state government’s aspiration to reach RM10 billion in investments by 2030.

MRCB Shares Rise In Early Trade On LRT3 Spillover Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Shares of Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) rose in early trade today on potential spillover effects from the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project, including transit-oriented development opportunities along the rail line.

Local Institutions Extend Net Buying Streak To 12 Consecutive Weeks - MBSB Research

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia to 12 consecutive weeks, recording net inflows of RM474.6 million last week.

Tomei Calls For Import Duty Waiver On Stamped Gold Bars

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd hopes the government will exempt imported stamped gold bars from the 10 per cent import duty to keep gold investment affordable for ordinary Malaysians.

FMM Calls For Balanced US Approach To Proposed Section 301 Tariff Action

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has urged the United States (US) to adopt a balanced approach to its proposed Section 301 tariff action on imports linked to forced labour, cautioning that blanket duties could penalise compliant Malaysian manufacturers and disrupt established supply chains.

JS-SEZ Master Plan Launch Strategically Coordinated To Strengthen Investors' Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan needs to be strategically coordinated to ensure policy alignment and a smooth implementation, while reinforcing investor confidence.