Competitive Labour Costs, Skilled Workforce Boost Malaysia's Foreign Investor Appeal - CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's competitive labour costs, low land prices and strong human resources have made the country investor-friendly, said Hong Kong-listed Far East Consortium International Ltd. 

Asian Captive Conference 2026 To Focus On Emerging, Complex Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The 8th Asian Captive Conference (ACC) 2026 will focus on the role of captive insurance in helping organisations manage emerging and increasingly complex risks amid a volatile global environment.

Malaysia-Hong Kong Dual IPO Listing Framework To Take Effect Next Month - Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The simplified dual initial public offering (IPO) listing framework between Malaysia and Hong Kong will take effect next month, further strengthening capital market linkages between the two economies.

Capital Market To Drive Next Phase Of Semiconductor Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's capital market has an important role to play in supporting the nation's next phase of semiconductor growth as the country positions itself to capture opportunities arising from the reorganisation of global semiconductor supply chains.

FedEx Strengthens Malaysia’s Connectivity With New Guangzhou-Sydney Non-stop Freighter Service

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Global transportation company Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has launched its new Guangzhou-Sydney service route that will strengthen trade connectivity into Australia from key markets across Asia, including Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Due To Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday due to profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by Petronas Chemicals, CelcomDigi and Tenaga Nasional, which was in line with the weakness in most regional peers despite news of a resumption of West Asia peace talks.

Oil Prices Fall After Trump Calls Off Iran Attack

SEOUL/TOKYO, Aug 3 (Bernama-dpa) -- Oil prices fell on Monday after US President Donald Trump called off a planned attack on Iran, reported German news agency dpa.

Bursa Malaysia Eases Further At Mid-morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased further in line with regional markets at mid-morning amid the latest developments in the West Asia conflict.

At 11.01 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 0.94 point lower to 1,723.96 from last Friday’s close of 1,724.90.

The benchmark index opened 0.36 point higher at 1,725.26.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Blue-Chip Buying, Tracks Most Regional Markets

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as investors continued to accumulate blue-chip stocks in line with stronger performances across most regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Positive At Midday, In Line With Most Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, supported by buying activities, in tandem with the stronger performance across most regional markets.

ASEAN Needs Massive Capital, Stronger Partnerships To Accelerate Energy Transition -- Anwar

PETALING JAYA, July 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN requires massive, sustained and structured capital to build solar farms, upgrade grids, install battery storage, and upskill workers, as national governments cannot bear this burden alone, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

China's Midea, 99 Speedmart Collaborate To Expand Home Appliance Network

SHAH ALAM, July 29 (Bernama) -- China’s smart home appliance manufacturer Midea Group (Midea) and 99 Speed Mart Sdn Bhd (99 Speed Mart) today announced a strategic collaboration to expand the availability of quality, energy-efficient home appliances across more than 3,100 branches of the latter’s retail chain nationwide.