FBM KLCI Futures End Higher Tracking Underlying Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, tracking the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Positive Regional Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, in line with gains across major Asian markets following Wall Street’s overnight technology-led rally, although elevated US Treasury yields continued to temper risk appetite.

Aeris, Telna Partner To Expand Secure IoT Connectivity In Brazil

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a secure connectivity platform for Physical AI and intelligent IoT devices, has partnered with Telna, a provider of managed global network infrastructure for cellular connectivity.

AICB’s IFCTF 2026 Calls For Stronger, Intelligence-led Response To Financial Crime

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) and its Compliance Officers’ Networking Group (CONG) are calling for stronger intelligence sharing, responsible use of technology and closer cooperation across the financial ecosystem.

Chow: Penang Sees Positive Investment Prospects From US Mission

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Penang has identified positive investment prospects in the United States (US), particularly in sectors driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and data centres, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Penang Secures RM2.3 Bln MedTech Investments, Creates Nearly 4,500 Jobs

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Penang secured RM2.3 billion in approved investments in the medical technology (MedTech) sector from 2021 to the first quarter of 2026, involving 40 projects and creating nearly 4,500 jobs, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

AM Intelligence Orders 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs For India, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- AM Intelligence (AMI), the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure platform set up by the promoters of Greenko, has announced two further firm and binding orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin graphics processing units (GPUs) to be deployed as NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale systems.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday Tracking Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, tracking regional markets after Wall Street’s positive performance overnight, led by megacap technology shares on solid artificial intelligence (AI) investment and earnings momentum.  

Curia Expands Sterile API Manufacturing In Spain

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Curia Global Inc (Curia), a global contract, development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced a strategic investment to expand its sterile active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing capabilities for steroid and non-steroid products at its facility in Valladolid, Spain.

Financial Sector Prevents RM1.9 Bln In Attempted Fraudulent Transactions In 1h 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The financial sector has prevented approximately RM1.9 billion in attempted fraudulent transactions in the first half of 2026, surpassing the RM1.2 billion prevented throughout 2025.

Budget 2027: Hybrid GST-SST Proposal Puts Malaysia’s Consumption Tax In Focus

By Yeoh Cheng Guan

Partner, Indirect Tax, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- As Budget 2027 approaches, discussions on Malaysia’s indirect tax landscape are once again taking centre stage.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.