SIAL’s Food & Drinks Expo 2026 Sales Set To Exceed RM1.081 Bln

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Sales from the ongoing Food and Drinks Malaysia (FDM) exhibition here are set to exceed last year’s figure of US$265 million or RM1.081 billion, despite challenges such as supply chain impediments and rising costs.

74 Pct Of Malaysians Use AI For Shopping, But Many Hesitate Over AI-completed Purchases – Adyen

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- About 74 per cent of Malaysians use artificial intelligence (AI) to support their shopping, but 52 per cent remain uncomfortable allowing the technology to complete purchases on their behalf, according to a survey published by financial technology (fintech) platform Adyen. 

Foreign Funds Extend Buying Streak, Net Inflows Jump Eightfold To RM612.3 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Foreign institutions extended two consecutive weeks of net buying, recording RM612.3 million in net inflows, around eight times higher than the previous week’s inflows of RM75.3 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Padini Shares Up Nearly 13 Pct After MACC Unfreezes Bank Accounts

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Padini Holdings Bhd’s shares surged 12.67 per cent in early trade on Friday after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed that all previously frozen company bank accounts have been fully unfrozen.

MACC Unfreezes Padini's Bank Accounts

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has unfrozen all affected bank accounts of Padini Holdings Bhd and its subsidiaries that were previously held as part of an investigation.

Singaporean Consumer Spending In JB To Rise By S$1.05 Bln A Year After RTS Link Opening -- Study

SINGAPORE, July 16 (Bernama) -- Singaporeans’ consumer spending in Johor Bahru is projected to increase by S$1.05 billion (S$1=RM3.15) a year following the opening of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, a study revealed.

Local Institutions Extend Net Buying Streak To 12 Consecutive Weeks - MBSB Research

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia to 12 consecutive weeks, recording net inflows of RM474.6 million last week.

Digital Payment Provider Paydibs Eyes Southeast Asia, South Asia Expansion

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Homegrown Malaysian fintech company Paydibs Sdn Bhd is expanding into Southeast Asia and South Asia, with plans to enter Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines by the end of this year, said its chief executive officer Tee Kean Kang.

ACE Market Debutant RT Pastry Eyes East Coast Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant RT Pastry Holdings Bhd plans to channel its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds into expansion in the East Coast due to strong untapped demand and limited competition from retail bakery chains, chief operating officer Tia Yu Hoo said.

Local Institutions Extends 11-week Consecutive Net Buying Streak - MBSB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended 11 weeks of consecutive net buying on Bursa Malaysia, recording net inflows of RM191.6 million last week. 

Government Expands Local Product Participation In SARA Program -- Amir Hamzah

KUCHING, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government continues to strengthen the implementation of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) program by opening up opportunities for more products from local entrepreneurs to be marketed based on consumer needs and preferences in a given area.

HSS Eyes Southeast Asian Growth On Rising Demand For Halal Bakery Products

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bakery products manufacturer HSS Holdings Bhd plans to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia (SEA), capitalising on rising demand for halal products following its Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market debut.