KPJ Healthcare Net Profit Higher At RM69.6 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2026, rose to RM69.6 million from RM57.1 million in the same quarter a year ago.

MNRB FY2026 Profit Soars To RM545.39 Mln, Sets New Earnings Benchmark

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM545.39 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026) from RM394.25 million in the preceding year.

TH Plantations’ Net Profit Eases To RM11.62 Mln In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s net profit eased by 9.49 per cent to RM11.62 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026) compared with RM12.84 million in the same period last year.

Petron Turns To Net Loss Of RM35 Mln In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd turned to a net loss of RM35.04 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), compared with a net profit of RM81.03 million in the same quarter last year.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low on Thursday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing foreign outflows, although the recent weakness may present bargain-hunting opportunities in fundamentally sound blue-chip counters.

Toshiba Unveils 1200V Trench-gate SiC MOSFET For AI Data Centres

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has started shipping test samples of “TW007D120E”, a 1200-volt (V) trench-gate silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET designed for power supply systems in next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) data centres.

Marquee Brands To Acquire Majority Stake In Roberto Cavalli

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Marquee Brands, the premier global brand management company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Roberto Cavalli through a strategic partnership with Dubai-based DAMAC Group.

I Squared Capital Launches India Power Transmission Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- I Squared Capital (I Squared), a global infrastructure investment manager, has launched Cube Grid, a power transmission platform targeting India's expanding electricity grid.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Lower At Midday On Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned lower at midday due to persistent selling in selected heavyweights, led by industrial products and services, consumer products and services, as well as plantation counters. 

FIDO Alliance Unveils Agenda For Authenticate APAC 2026 In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The FIDO Alliance has announced agenda themes and programme highlights for Authenticate APAC 2026, scheduled to take place from June 2 to 3 at the Grand Hyatt Singapore.

Stricter Maritime Waste Management System Needed To Protect Melaka Strait From Pollution - Expert

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The head of a waste management consultancy has warned that Malaysia must impose a stricter maritime waste management system to protect the Strait of Melaka from environmental pollution, as shipping traffic is set to increase significantly through the passageway.

Meltwater Recognised By PRWeek For AI-Driven PR Intelligence Platform 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Meltwater has received the PRWeek Global Award for Best PR Software or AI Platform, recognising its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions for public relations (PR), communications and marketing teams.