KLCI Futures Open Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened mostly lower on Wednesday.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday as market sentiment improved, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street following fresh artificial intelligence (AI)-related funding announcements.

99,000 Job Opportunities Created From Over RM200 Bln Investments In 1H 2026 -- MITI

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- A total of 99,030 job opportunities are expected to be created through 2,746 approved investment projects in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), opening up more opportunities for Malaysians to fill high-skilled jobs and enjoy better incomes. 

Govt Prepared To Re-Engage With Industry Players On CRESS Charge -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The government is prepared to re-engage with industry players to look at the possibility of improving the fee structure of the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).

Rently Secures US$12 Mln Growth Credit Facility To Expand Rental Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Rental commerce platform, Rently has secured a US$12 million growth credit facility from January Capital, a technology investment firm, to support its expansion across Asia-Pacific and the Gulf region. (US$1 = RM4.08)

Nanning Expands ASEAN Global Engagement With Trade, AI Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Nearly 100 preliminary artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation agreements worth around two billion Chinese yuan were reached in Nanning during the recently concluded 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), including more than one billion Chinese yuan in planned cooperation with ASEAN countries.

Electricity Bill Protection Expansion Will Not Affect TNB's Dividend Payout -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The initiative to expand electricity bill protection threshold for domestic customers until December 2026 will not affect Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) ability to fulfil its dividend payment commitment to shareholders.

Lira Clinical Skincare Line Uses Lab-Grown Salmon Stem Cell Ingredient

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Lira Clinical, a global leader in corrective and brightening skincare, has launched REGEN, a skincare line made with an ingredient derived from laboratory-grown salmon cells, developed with San Francisco-based cultivated seafood company Wildtype.

YYForce Plans First Humanoid Robot Deployment In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- YYForce Inc (YYForce), a technology-enabled provider of workforce solutions, integrated facility management and robotics services, has welcomed Tesla Inc’s announcement that production of its Optimus humanoid robot has begun in Fremont, California.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday, supported by bargain hunting activities following the previous day's sell-off.

Battersea Investment Losses Highlight Need For Closer Scrutiny - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said overseas investments must be scrutinised more closely to prevent similar losses, citing the Battersea Power Station redevelopment project in the United Kingdom.

TNB Commits To Connect Approved Data Centres To The Grid Within One Year

From Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

SINGAPORE, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has committed to connecting approved data centres to the electricity grid within one year, as Malaysia strengthens its domestic network to keep pace with rising power demand and regional electricity connectivity.