Economy

New Delhi Tightens Security, Traffic Protocols For BRICS Leaders

From M.Saraswathi

NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- With key global leaders set to converge here for the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend, the Indian capital is beefing up security and tightening movement protocols, including traffic diversions along key routes to ensure seamless movement of leaders and officials.

DHCG Opens Shanghai Office To Expand China Biopharma Services 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Dark Horse Consulting Group (DHCG), a life sciences consulting firm, has opened an office in Shanghai to expand its advisory services to biotherapeutic developers in China.

Financing Reform Must Keep Pace With Rising Healthcare Needs -- Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Financing reform must keep pace with rising healthcare needs, providing affordable access across the life course with public resources being used strategically and vulnerable groups protected, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

Building Cost Index Falls In Peninsular Malaysia, Rises In Sabah And Sarawak In August -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Building Cost Index (BCI) with steel bars declined by between 0.1 per cent and 1.1 per cent across building categories and regions in Peninsular Malaysia in August 2026 compared with the previous month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

General Robotics Advances Robot Deployment With Self-Engineering Grid Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- General Robotics, a company developing an intelligence layer for physical artificial intelligence (AI), has advanced its GRID robot intelligence platform to automate key stages of robot deployment, reducing the time and specialised expertise needed to bring robots into production.

Uni-Fuels Reports Record First-Half Results, Raises 2026 Revenue Guidance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels), a Singapore-headquartered provider of marine fuel solutions, reported a 1,415 per cent jump in net income to US$1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from US$0.1 million a year earlier. (US$1 = RM4.06)

Malaysia Property Market Remains Resilient With RM105.12 Bln Transactions In 1H 2026 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property market remained resilient, recording 187,320 transactions worth RM105.12 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

PNB Invests Nearly RM570 Mln Since 1996 To Develop Malaysia's Talent

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has invested nearly RM570 million in education since 1996 through its PNB Scholarship Programme to develop talent that can contribute to the country's progress.

PetSuper Debuts AI-Powered Smart Pet Ecosystem At IFA 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- PetSuper, a smart pet technology brand focused on intelligent pet care products, made its debut at IFA 2026, showcasing its connected smart pet portfolio and vision for an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pet care ecosystem.

MIHAS Knowledge Hub Expands Into Year-round Platform -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has expanded the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Knowledge Hub into a year-round trade intelligence platform to accelerate the global competitiveness of Malaysian exporters.

Brent Tops US$100 Per Barrel On Escalation US-Iran Conflict

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Brent oil surpassed US$100 per barrel for the first time since July 2026 as the escalation in the United States (US)-Iran conflict, including attacks on oil tankers and Saudi Arabia’s energy facilities, raises concerns about further supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. 

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Supported By Manufacturing, Data Centres, Says S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic outlook remains resilient, supported by strong manufacturing activity, sustained infrastructure investment and a rapidly expanding data centre sector, said S&P Global Ratings.