BNM To Issue Strategy Paper, Exposure Draft On Shariah Contract Framework This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will be issuing a strategy paper and exposure draft on the Shariah contract framework this year.

National Carmakers To Sustain 2026 Sales Momentum - HLIB Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- National carmakers are expected to sustain their sales momentum into 2026, supported by Perodua’s strong position in the entry-level and affordable segments and Proton’s robust sales growth, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.

Hologic To Buy Spanish Breast Cancer Test Firm Reveal Genomics

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- United States women’s health company Hologic has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Reveal Genomics, a Barcelona-based precision oncology company that develops advanced genomic tests to help guide personalised cancer treatment.

99 Speed Mart Has Opportunities To Expand In Under-served Markets - Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd sees further expansion opportunities for 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd in under-penetrated markets, alongside same-store sales growth.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Rebounds Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index edged higher in early trade on Tuesday despite weaker broader market sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Higher As Inflation Eases, OPR Normalisation In Focus

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies on Tuesday despite a stronger US dollar, supported by easing domestic inflation and expectations of a possible normalisation of the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).

Data Centres' Peak Electricity Demand Expected To Reach 8.39GW By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Peak electricity demand from the data centre industry in Peninsular Malaysia is projected to reach 8.39 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, based on the current electricity supply planning estimates, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).

STR, SARA Nearly RM11 Bln Disbursed To Eligible Recipients As of September 2026 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Nearly RM11 billion in Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance had been disbursed to eligible recipients as of September 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

MoF: No Commitment To Provide Financing Support To AirAsia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MoF) has not made any commitment to provide financial assistance to AirAsia Bhd, whether in the form of guarantees, financing or injection of public funds.

CPO Futures End Mixed Amid Concerns Over Higher Inventories

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed on Monday, as concerns over higher palm oil inventories weighed on market sentiment.

Malaysia Records Highest Economic Freedom Score Since 1970 - CME

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a score of 7.57 out of 10 in the ‘Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report’, marking its strongest performance since the index was introduced in 1970, according to the Center for Market Education (CME).

Malaysian Entrepreneurs Must Overcome Excessive Humility -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian entrepreneurs must overcome an inherent tendency toward excessive humility and actively build strong storytelling capabilities if they want to secure international venture capital, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.