Economy

FlightSafety International To Buy Acron Technologies’ Commercial Training Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- FlightSafety International Inc (FSI) announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Acron Technologies, a portfolio company of TJC LP, to acquire its Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) business, including its Training Systems, Training Services, Aviation Academy, and Driver Training portfolio.

Pahang Export Day 2026 Best Platform For Local Companies To Expand Globally -- MATRADE

KUANTAN, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Pahang Export Day 2026 on Sept 7 will be the best platform for local companies to expand their involvement globally, boosting Pahang’s position in the international trade arena. 

Bidgely Announces 2027 EmPOWER AI Conference Series

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bidgely, the pioneer of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered energy intelligence, has announced the 2027 calendar for its EmPOWER AI conference series, expanding its initiative to enable secure and insight-driven AI across the energy sector.

Double-digit Medical Claims Growth Set To Continue Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Double-digit medical claims growth is expected to persist in the near term following a 12.28 per cent rise in claims inflation in 2025, driven mainly by more insured individuals seeking treatment at private hospitals.

SIRIM QAS To Strengthen Sarawak’s Carbon Management Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama)-- SIRIM Bhd's subsidiary, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd is poised to support Sarawak’s drive towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050, following its registration as an Accredited External Auditor Firm with the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak.

iFAST Global Bank Boosts Worldwide Scan & Pay Cashback To 1.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- iFAST Global Bank (iFAST GB) has launched an enhanced rewards campaign with 1.5 per cent cashback on eligible Worldwide Scan & Pay transactions, giving customers greater value from their everyday and travel spending.

Business Outlook For 3Q Rebounds As Confidence Indicator Rises -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) --Businesses expect an improving business situation for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), with a positive confidence indicator of 5.9 per cent compared with a negative 1.8 per cent in 2Q 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

NABEP Strengthens Senior Leadership Team, Legal Expertise With New Appointments

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), an oil and gas exploration and production company, has appointed Sara Chouraqui as General Counsel, with Elizabeth Collery and Victoria Jacobson joining as Deputy General Counsel.

Temenos: SACOMBANK Upgrades Core Banking Platform To Hybrid Cloud

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Temenos announced that SACOMBANK has successfully upgraded its Temenos Core Banking platform, moving from an on-premises deployment to a hybrid cloud environment to support greater scalability, performance and faster innovation.

Six Pct GDP Growth Boosts Investors' Confidence In Malaysia - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described Malaysia’s second-quarter economic growth of six per cent as an outstanding achievement that strengthens investors’ confidence in the country.

Malaysia Must Strengthen Market Foundations To Stay Competitive – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must go beyond embracing new technologies by strengthening market foundations, improving efficiency and widening access to capital to keep its financial and capital markets competitive, resilient and relevant.