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Malaysia Must Ensure Data Centre Growth Delivers Measurable Economic Spillovers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must ensure that the rapid growth of its data centre industry delivers real and quantifiable spillovers to the wider economy, including stronger local businesses, deeper local capabilities and real opportunities for the people.

MIDA Builds Broader Ecosystem Around Malaysia’s Data Centre Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is strengthening the broader ecosystem around Malaysia’s data centre industry to help local companies build capabilities and participate in areas including engineering, construction, electrical systems, cooling, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and logistics.

Kedah DPMM Strengthens Regional Networking Via IMT-GT Event

ALOR SETAR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) Kedah chapter is strengthening its business networking and exploring new global markets through the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Business Matching 2026 session held in Medan, Indonesia, last week.

MRCA Proposes Stricter Cross-border E-commerce Policies In Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) has proposed that the government implement stricter policies and equalise surcharges on cross-border e-commerce transactions, including the stricter enforcement of the sales tax on low-value goods (LVG), to secure national revenue.

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.42 Pct At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning trading session 0.42 per cent higher, lifted by bargain hunting in selected heavyweights after trading bearish for most of last week.

Plantation, Healthcare, Consumer Product Sectors Attract RM263.7 Mln Foreign Inflows Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Plantation, healthcare as well as consumer products and services sectors have attracted a combined net foreign inflow of RM263.7 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar amid cautious market sentiment ahead of the upcoming United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Sept 15-16, 2026.

No Nation Should Have To Choose Debt Over Its People - PM Anwar

From M.Saraswathi

NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a fairer global financing system, saying no country should be forced to choose between repaying its debts and meeting its obligations to its people.

Timber Exports Reach RM9.4 Bln For January-June 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s timber industry continues to contribute significantly to exports, reaching RM9.4 billion between January and June 2026, while its average annual export value exceeds RM20 billion.

BRICS Calls For Immediate WTO Reform, Restoration Of Dispute Settlement Mechanism

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- BRICS has called for the immediate restoration of an accessible, effective and fully functioning two-tier binding World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute settlement mechanism, while reaffirming its unwavering support for WTO reform and a rules-based multilateral trading system.

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.

Segula Technologies Eyes Malaysia As Southeast Asia Engineering Hub

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Segula Technologies India Pvt Ltd is advancing plans to establish Malaysia as its regional hub for Southeast Asia following a “fruitful” discussion with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in India’s capital.