Unmanned Store Concept Helps Micro-entrepreneur Lower Operating Costs

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The use of small retail spaces, cashless payment systems, and closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring is enabling micro-entrepreneurs to explore the unmanned store concept as a strategy to lower operating costs.

Malaysian Firms Urged To Tap Dubai As Gateway To Middle East, Africa -- Dubai Chambers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are encouraged to consider Dubai as a gateway to markets across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, supported by the emirate’s strategic location, logistics infrastructure and business-friendly policies, according to Dubai Chambers.

Malaysia's Climate Adaptation Needs Up To US$1.1 Trillion By 2050 - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's climate adaptation needs could range between US$852 billion and US$1.1 trillion (US$1=RM4.07) by 2050, underscoring the scale of financing required to strengthen the country's resilience to climate change, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

Segula Technologies Eyes Malaysia As Southeast Asia Engineering Hub

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Segula Technologies India Pvt Ltd is advancing plans to establish Malaysia as its regional hub for Southeast Asia following a “fruitful” discussion with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in India’s capital.

ACE Market-bound SLGC Aims To Raise RM29.4 Mln Via IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Construction services firm SLGC Bhd aims to raise RM29.4 million through an initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its planned listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Oct 6.

Public Bank To Privatise Hong Kong Subsidiary At HK$2.50 Per Share

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd has proposed to privatise its 73.23 per cent-owned subsidiary Public Financial Holdings Ltd (PFHL) for HK$2.50 (RM1.29) per share.

RM120 Digital Pivot Helps Coffee Entrepreneur Hit RM4 Mln Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- A RM120 investment in a website helped local coffee entrepreneur Mirwan Badri Ahmad Badri turn a pandemic setback into nearly RM4 million in sales within two years.

Shape Memory Medical Closes US$10 Mln Financing For Clinical Trials

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Shape Memory Medical Inc, a California-based global medical device company, has closed a US$10 million convertible note financing led by new investor August Global Partners (AGP), joined by fellow new investor Taiwania Capital. (US$1=RM4.03)

Ringgit Remains Broadly Stable Against Major Trading Partners In 2Q 2026 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained broadly stable against the currencies of major trading partners in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, amid evolving global financial conditions, particularly the shift in market expectations due to the direction of United States monetary policy, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

AM Best: Record Reinsurance Capital Tests Underwriting Discipline 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Global reinsurers are facing increased pressure on pricing as strong earnings since 2023 have driven capital to record levels, raising questions over whether underwriting discipline can be maintained amid growing competition, according to a new report by AM Best.

Boustead Targets To Grow Revenue To RM30 Bln In 5 Years

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Boustead Holdings Bhd (BHB) is targeting to increase group revenue from about RM12 billion currently to RM30 billion within the next five years through a business restructuring that focuses on defence, property development and commercial services.

Malaysia Needs To Look Beyond Data Centres To Attract Global Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to move beyond data centres and nurture larger listed technology companies to attract global portfolio investment, said Principal Asset Management Bhd chief executive officer Munirah Khairuddin.