SC, Hong Kong SFC Ink MoU To Facilitate Dual IPO Listings, Cross-border Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a practical framework to facilitate dual initial public offering (IPO) listings, including primary and secondary listings, mutual recognition of investment funds, and expanded cross-border investment opportunities.

Govt To Begin Formulating Budget 2027; Tabling Set For October - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will begin formulating Budget 2027 next month in preparation for its tabling in early October.

Trinity Group, Hamilton Reserve Bank Facilitate Nevis IBC Formation, Banking Access

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Trinity Group has collaborated with Hamilton Reserve Bank to support international entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to establish a Nevis International Business Company (IBC), offering a streamlined pathway from company formation to international banking.

Accertify Study Links Fraud-Cyber Convergence To Better Business Outcomes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Accertify, a fraud decisioning provider, has found that fraud-cyber convergence leads to better business outcomes, according to a proprietary study conducted in partnership with Liminal.

Maybank, CGIF Ink MoU To Strengthen ASEAN+3 Local Currency Capital Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Maybank and Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen and deepen local currency capital markets in ASEAN+3 markets (Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea).

Manufacturing Sector's Performance Remains Positive In 1Q 2026 Under NIMP 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector has continued to strengthen under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), with its gross value-added increasing 5.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), two years after the policy's implementation.

Jumio Reports Strong Q2 2026 On Platform Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Jumio, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence provider, has announced a strong second quarter (Q2) for 2026, driven by platform innovation, executive leadership additions, and expanded customer adoption.

Tax Management An Integral Part Of Corporate Governance -- IRB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) — Tax management has become an integral part of corporate governance strategy as more companies place greater emphasis on tax compliance, risk management, and transparency in their business operations, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (IRB) said today.

Velesto Edges Higher After Securing US$51 Mln Chevron Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Velesto Energy Bhd’s share price inched up half-a-sen to 26.5 sen after securing a US$51 million (US$1=RM4.08) contract from Chevron Malaysia under the North Malay Basin Full Field Development Campaign. 

Indonesia's New Export Entity Expected To Have Limited Economic Impact -- RHB IB

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, July 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s newly established export entity Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) is expected to have only a limited near-term impact on the country’s economy and commodity export market, easing concerns over major changes to strategic commodity exports.

Eliis, Petronas Sign Joint Industry Project Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Advanced seismic interpretation technology provider Eliis has signed a joint industry project agreement (JIPA) with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to collaborate on the deployment of PaleoScan technology and joint geoscience research and development initiatives in Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Global Tech Earnings Spillover

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened firmer on Thursday, tracking regional peers, as upbeat earnings from global technology (tech) companies spilt over to local tech stocks.