Govt To Provide Certainty, Private Sector To Drive Investment: Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The government’s role is to maintain a credible policy and fiscal framework while using public capital to unlock markets, enabling private capital to play a larger role in driving investment, Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Early Gains On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but edged into negative territory in early trade as investors locked in profits after recent gains, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher As Soft US Data Weighs On Greenback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment after weaker-than-expected United States (US) economic data weighed on the greenback.

Malaysia Should Focus On Niche, High-value Space Tech Segment, Says MYSA

By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to focus on developing high-value technologies (tech), components, and services to strengthen its position in the global space economy’s supply chain and reap the economic benefits of the sector, said Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) director-general Datuk Azlikamil Napiah.

Gold Futures Close Higher, Tracking US COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking the higher gold prices in the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

BAC To Invest US$150 Mln In Nilai Manufacturing Facility

NILAI, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Sustainable cooling and heat rejection solutions company BAC has begun construction of its new manufacturing facility in Nilai, with a planned investment of US$150 million (US$1=RM4.09) to strengthen its regional manufacturing, engineering, and innovation capabilities while creating up to 200 high-skilled jobs by 2035.

Malaysia Can Become A Top-30 Economy -- Abdul Wahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can become one of the world’s 30 largest economies if its annual nominal gross domestic product (GDP) growth outpaces that of other countries by at least two percentage points, according to Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.

Moove Raises US$250 Mln To Scale Autonomous Mobility

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Moove, a global mobility technology company, has raised US$250 million in a Series C funding round that values the company at US$2.1 billion, led by Mubadala Investment Company and co-led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s Growth Fund, and Ion Pacific. (US$1=RM4.09)

Malaysia's E&E Exports Sustaining 2H Growth Amid Resilient Global Tech Cycle -- CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to maintain its economic momentum in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), driven primarily by continued strength in the technology sector as electrical and electronics (E&E) exports remain supported by the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle despite recent corrections in technology stocks.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Improving Sentiment Amid West Asia Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upbeat trend to close higher on Wednesday, buoyed by improving sentiment amid optimism over easing West Asia conflict, an analyst said.

Darwinbox Unveils AI-Native HCM Platform Cortex

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Darwinbox, a human capital management (HCM) platform, has unveiled Darwinbox Cortex, the artificial intelligence (AI)-native HCM platform rebuilt from the ground up for AI.

Multiplier Secures US$35 Mln Series B, Appoints Allen Shim As President And CFO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Multiplier, a technology company that acquires premium professional services firms, has announced a US$35 million Series B round led by The General Partnership, with participation from Ribbit Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners. (US$1=RM4.09)