Transboundary Haze: Beyond The Hotspots And Palm Oil Debate

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.

MOTAC, MGA Explore Collaboration To Produce Malaysia-themed Gold Products

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is exploring opportunities to collaborate with the Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) to produce Malaysia-themed gold products to promote the country’s identity.

MSMEs, Contractors Should Be Part Of New Digital Value Chains – Nanta

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local contractors must be given opportunities to upskill, access technology and participate in new value chains as part of the digital transformation of the construction industry, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

Gold To Stay At US$4,000-US$5,000 Range Over Next Few Years -- Malaysia Gold Association

BATU KAWAN, 15 Sept (Bernama) -- Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound between US$4,000 and US$5,000 per troy ounce over the next one to two years, with the precious metal currently trading at around US$4,350 per troy ounce, said the Malaysia Gold Association. 

NCER Targets RM470 Bln Investment Realisation By 2030

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) aims to realise a cumulative investment of RM470 billion by 2030, with 70 per cent of it contributed by key sectors such as electrical and electronics, automotive, high-value tourism and modern agriculture.

FGV Appoints Independent Audit Firm To Strengthen Group Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Federal Land Development Authority’s (FELDA) subsidiary, FGV Holdings Bhd, has appointed an independent audit firm to conduct a forensic audit regarding specific matters involving an entity with corporate ties to the group.

Meetings With Industry Players, Investors Reflect Confidence In Malaysia's Potential - PM Anwar

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his meetings with representatives of several leading companies here today reflect the continued confidence of industry players and investors in Malaysia’s economic potential and direction.

IHH Says Fortis Acquisition Delays Caused Losses Amid Daiichi Sankyo Dispute With Debtors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd said it suffered losses due to delays in obtaining the required mandatory tender offer (MTO) approvals for its acquisition of Fortis Healthcare amid a dispute between Japanese pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd and its “judgment debtors.”

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar Ahead Of US CPI Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday despite elevated crude oil prices and expectations of a possible US interest rate hike, as investors looked ahead to the release of US consumer price index (CPI) data on Friday.

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.

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.

Entrepreneurial Mindset Key To Graduate Employability – UOC Pro-chancellor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- An entrepreneurial mindset should be embedded more deeply in Malaysia’s higher education system to develop graduates with long-term employability, moving beyond the traditional focus of preparing them primarily for their first job.