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Business : Malaysia Jumps Eight Spots To 15th In IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has jumped eight spots in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, rising to the 15th spot among 70 economies, up from 23rd last year.

Business : SRKK AI Aims To Raise RM20.48 Mln From IPO For Strategic Growth Initiatives In AI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- SRKK AI Bhd aims to raise RM20.48 million in proceeds from its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd, primarily for strategic growth initiatives in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

General : STPM Remains Competitive, Inclusive Pathway To Higher Education

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) remains a relevant, competitive and inclusive pathway to higher education, with students from diverse backgrounds proving their ability to achieve academic excellence and pursue university studies.

General : STPM Candidate With Retinal Condition Achieves 3.92 CGPA With Support Measures

KOTA BHARU, June 18 (Bernama) -- Supported by special provisions such as a desk lamp and 30 per cent extra time, a candidate with a retinal condition went on to score a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.92 in the 2025 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examinations.

General : Dedication Of Sanitation Workers Key To Making Melaka Top Tourist Choice

MELAKA, June 18 (Bernama) -- The dedication and role of sanitation workers in keeping Melaka clean, beautiful and vibrant are key factors making the state a preferred destination for domestic and international tourists.

General : Residents Claim Mineral Extraction Activities Caused Cracked Homes, Collapsed Fences

IPOH, June 18 (Bernama) -- More than 30 families in the Rancangan Penempatan Tersusun (RPT) Batu 10 in Ulu Chepor near here have alleged that mineral extraction activities near their homes over the past several years have caused damage to their houses and raised concerns over residents’ safety and health.

Business : inDrive Malaysia Records Over 1.2 Mln Rides In May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- E-hailing services platform, inDrive Malaysia, has recorded more than 1.2 million completed rides in May 2026, marking its highest monthly ride volume to date.

Business : iFAST Global Bank Launches QR Payment Cashback Promotion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- iFAST Global Bank is offering a limited-time cashback promotion to encourage the use of its Worldwide Scan & Pay service, rewarding customers with one per cent cashback on eligible QR code payments made locally and overseas.

Business : Capital Market Can Bridge SME Financing Gap For R&D, Expansion -- Bursa Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider tapping the capital market to finance research and development (R&D) and business expansion that may not be fully supported through conventional bank financing, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd.

Business : SunConâs Johor Data Centre Substation Contract Value Rises To RM865.6 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd, has accepted change orders to the Project Services Requests for the construction and completion of substations for two data centre projects in Johor.