Cybersecurity Firm Horizon3 Sets Up ASEAN HQ In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Horizon3 is setting up its ASEAN headquarters and a Regional Centre of Excellence in Singapore, with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and EDBI.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Slightly Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index edged higher at the close as bargain hunting emerged following Monday’s sharp sell-off, although it narrowly failed to reclaim the 1,600 level, said an analyst.

MAHB Focuses On Air Connectivity, Capacity Expansion To Support Growth

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is focusing on attracting more airlines and expanding airport capacity to support future traffic growth and generate wider economic benefits, said managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani.

BNM Launches Scripless Securities Depository System To Support Tokenised Bond, Sukuk Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has launched Scripless Securities Depository System + (SSDS+), the next-generation platform for the issuance, depository, and safekeeping of tokenised bonds and sukuk. 

Malaysia Must Develop Cybersecurity Talent As AI Adoption Grows -- Fortinet Malaysia

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to continue developing cybersecurity talents, while helping existing teams build the skills required to work effectively with artificial intelligence (AI), automation and increasingly complex digital environments, according to Fortinet Malaysia.

Fortrea Expands Early-Phase Trial Capacity With US$45 Mln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Contract research organisation Fortrea has completed its acquisition of the Early Phase Services division from Worldwide Clinical Trials, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$45 million. (US$1 = RM4.07)

Malaysia Needs Up To 2,000 MW Additional RE Capacity To Achieve 2030 Target -- SEDA

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs an additional 1,500 to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of installed renewable energy (RE) capacity to reach its 35 per cent installed RE capacity target by 2030, said the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA).

SKA Capital To Raise RM72.3 Mln From IPO To Pursue Larger Power Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Power infrastructure engineering solutions provider SKA Capital Bhd aims to raise RM72.3 million from its initial public offering (IPO) to strengthen its ability to undertake multiple projects concurrently and compete for larger, higher-value power infrastructure contracts.

SHACMAN Targets Overseas Growth, New Energy Trucks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- SHACMAN, a Chinese maker of heavy-duty trucks, commercial vehicles and automotive components, outlined plans to expand overseas and strengthen its new energy business at its Worldwide Partnership Conference & GlobeFest in Xi’an on Oct 15.

Why More Property Investors Are Handing The Keys To Hotel Operators

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- As one walks through Kuala Lumpur today, the signs of momentum are hard to miss. The city is alive with new luxury openings, rising occupancy and a steady stream of capital moving into hospitality assets that, not long ago, would have been considered a niche corner of the property market.

IHH Healthcare Share Prices Rise On Acquisition Move

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Shares prices of IHH Healthcare Bhd rose on Tuesday on its acquisition of Afiniti Wellness in Medini, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. 

10 Credit Reporting Agencies Renew Registration For 2026/2027 - MOF

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Ten credit reporting agencies in Malaysia have renewed their respective registration certificates for the 2026/2027 period, all of which are registered with the Registrar Office of Credit Reporting Agencies under the Ministry of Finance (MOF).