KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Chinese company Midea, the worlds largest producer of residential inverter air conditioners (ACs),has drawn attention to its self-developed inverter compressor following teardown reviews of ACsby influencers in Malaysia and Thailand, which have sparked widespread discussion.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Azizan Abd Aziz as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective Aug 1, 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Arctic Wolf, a global leader in security operations, has officially launched its operations in Singapore, marking a significant step in the companys Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Joe & The Juice, a global lifestyle brand, has joined forces with tennis legendand Olympic gold medalistNovak Djokovic in a strategic partnership to redefine functional health, one sip at a time.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (HASiL) is stepping up its global cooperation to track down taxpayers who fail to comply, including those transferring assets or income overseas.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- More than 6,300 accounts were hijacked across nine brokerage firms that enabled unauthorised trades totalling over 300 billion Japanese yen (approximately US$2 billion) in Japan between January and April this year, according to a new investigative report by Solidus Labs. (US$1=RM4.23)

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3(Bernama) -- The government will be setting up a special task force to address serious financial irregularitiesto strengthen the credibility of the country's fiscal management, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) --The Employees Provident Fund(EPF) recordedinvestment income totalling RM18.31 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), a 13 per centdecline from RM20.99 billion in the corresponding period in 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) --MedTech Innovator, the worlds largest accelerator of medical technology companies, has announced that 20 high- potential medtech companies will participate in the sixth annual Asia Pacific (APAC) Accelerator programme.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of a- (Excellent) of Hong Kongs FuSure Reinsurance Company Limited (FuSure), with a stable outlook for both credit ratings (ratings).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has withdrawn the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of bbb- (Good) of Hong Kongs Tugu Insurance Company Limited (TIC).

# Tengku Zafrul Thanks UMNO Comrades, Affirms Decision To Join PKR SEPANG, May 31 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today expressed his appreciation to his comrades in UMNO, but affirmed his decision to move to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). Speaking to Bernama here, he stressed that his decision to leave UMNO and resolve to join PKR was made after deep consideration and entirely of his own volition, without coercion or influence from any ..

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia andBrunei (UNGCMYB) have forgeda strategic partnership to ignite a new era of sustainable and responsible investment in Malaysia.

SERIAN, May 31 (Bernama) --UMNO is seeking to retain its full allocation of seven ministerial positions in the Federal Cabinet following the resignation of Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz from the party, its presidentDatuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

From Karina Imran OSAKA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has successfully secured more than RM8 billion in potential investments and signed 20 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) through its participation at Expo 2025 Osaka, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

From Karina Imran OSAKA, May 31 (Bernama) --Sarawak Energy Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to collaborate on renewable energy (RE) development, enhance cross-border energy infrastructure, and exchange technical knowledge.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) --Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Azizs intention to join Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), if accepted, could further strengthen the party, especially in Selangor, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan respects the decision of Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz to leave the party and pursue a political direction more aligned with his personal views.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- UMNO has yet to officially receive the letter of resignation fromSupreme Council member Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, said secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd has appointed Didi Syafruddin Yahya as an independent non-executive director,effectiveJune 1, 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB) posted a net profit of RM126.27 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), 3.53per cent lower compared toRM130.73 million recorded in the same period last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29(Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be supporting the whole government approach in achievingRM13 billion in potential trade and investmentsatExpo 2025 Osaka,Japan.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk) signedtwo memoranda of understanding (MoUs)to advance its maritime, halal, and future-focused industries.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has reaffirmed the growing importance of nurturing future-ready and ethical banking and finance professionals, amid rising challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, sustainable finance, and the accelerating pace of digital transformation and fintech.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Ekuiti Nasional Bhds (Ekuinas) cumulative committed direct investment rose to RM4.9 billion in financial year 2024 (FY2024)from RM4.5 billion a year ago, with total economic capital deployed is RM5.6 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28(Bernama) -- Two Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) MPs have denied allegations that they, along with nine others, have withdrew their support for PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also serving as Prime Minister.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia hasbright prospects in medical tourism, driven by its highly trained doctors, excellent facilities and competitive currency, said IHH Healthcare Bhd.

KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama) -- Sarawak has strong potential to become a regional trade hub through a more intensive implementation of the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) model, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has posted anet profit of RM46.07 million inthe first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), up from RM33.55 million recorded in 1Q last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) delivered approximately RM1.5 billion in value to stakeholders through dividends and socio-economic initiatives in the financial year 2024, reaffirming its commitment to long-term value creation and national development.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, has been selected as a key technology partner by Tampnet, a global leader in offshore high-capacity connectivity, low-latency connectivity and network services.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhds net profit for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) rose to RM468.80 million from RM456.65 million a year earlier.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of Capital A Bhd, has been awarded certifications from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysias manufacturing industry capacity utilisation reached 81.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), increasing 1.0 percentage points from the 80.08 per cent recorded in the same quarter of the preceding year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The collective ASEAN gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 4.7 per cent in 2025 as compared to 4.2 per cent last year, saidInvestment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The presence of four major Malaysian banks in the LaoPeoples Democratic Republic (LaoPDR)reflects strong investor confidence in the countrys political stabilityand attractive policies,particularly the way the central bank manages its financial institutions, saidPrime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Negotiations on the enhanced memorandum of agreementfor the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), aimed at strengtheningenergy security, connectivity, and sustainability, are set to concludewith a signing at the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting in October 2025.

KUANTAN, May 24 (Bernama) -- UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has emphasised that the party is not that greedy to ask for the possible vacant Cabinet minister's post following the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) central leadership election yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) --The inaugural ASEAN Women Economic Summit 2025 (AWES 2025) marks a pivotal step in Southeast Asias pursuitofinclusive economic growth, with a focus on ensuring that every woman in the region plays a rolein driving progress and energising ASEANs future.

JOHOR BAHRU, May 23 (Bernama) -- Three incumbent vice presidents of Parti Keadilan Rakyat(PKR) successfully defended their positions in the party election for the 2025-2028 session today.