EPIC Bags Service Sector Excellence Award At AKI 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- EPIC Bhd has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Service Sector Excellence Award (Category 4) for the first time at the 2026 Industry Excellence Awards (AKI).

APO Moves Partnership Programme Into Action At Manila Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has moved its Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) further from planning towards implementation, as heads of national productivity organisations from its member economies met in Manila from Oct 20 to 22.

PAAB Proposes RM11.64 Bln Sukuk Programme For Long-term Water Infrastructure Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has proposed an RM11.64 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) programme through its wholly owned funding vehicle and sukuk issuing entity, Pengurusan Air SPV Bhd (PASB), to support its long-term strategic capital expenditure (capex) requirements over the next decade.

Johor's Power Infrastructure Faces Rising Demand From Data Centre Expansion – BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Johor's expanding data centre industry is expected to drive significant electricity demand, highlighting the need for continued power infrastructure development, said BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower, in tandem with most regional markets following weaker Wall Street performance overnight. 

Express Rail Link Seeks Collaboration With Universities To Develop Rail Talent, Support Long-term Growth

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- High-speed airport train service provider Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) seeks further collaboration with universities to develop young talent and build local expertise in rail technology.

Kerjaya Prospek's Order Book Rises To RM6 Billion With Latest Contract Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s order book could rise to RM6.0 billion from RM5.9 billion following its latest contract win from Tenaga Nasional Bhd, said MBSB Research.

PM Anwar Fulfils Promise To Expedite Flood Mitigation Projects, Help Long-Suffering Victims

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Staying true to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar’s promise made more than three years ago, the government has expedited the implementation of flood mitigation projects to ease the burden and financial hardship inflicted on victims almost seasonally by this natural disaster.

Economy Ministry Seeks Industry Input On Malaysia’s Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy has called on industry players to submit policy recommendations on energy storage, the hydrogen economy and smart grid deployment to advance Malaysia’s energy transition.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Futures, Export Outlook

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, tracking firmer soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), while stronger palm oil export estimates lent further support to market sentiment.

Synology Records Double-Digit Sales Growth In Malaysia On Rising Govt, Healthcare Demand

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Taiwanese technology company Synology Inc has recorded strong double-digit sales growth in Malaysia thus far this year, driven by increased demand for its data storage solutions from government and healthcare organisations.

Malaysia Retains Top Spot In Global Islamic Finance Development Rankings For 14th Consecutive Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has retained its position as the world's most developed Islamic finance market in the 2026 Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) report for the 14th consecutive year, amid nine per cent growth in the global Islamic finance market to US$6.5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.07).