Oppstar Technology, Alphaswift Industries Gain Access To Arm Technology

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Two Malaysian companies, Oppstar Technology Sdn Bhd and Alphaswift Industries Sdn Bhd, have gained access to Arm Compute Subsystem (CSS) technology and the Arm Flexible Access (AFA) programme to accelerate integrated circuit design, research and development (R&D), and semiconductor technology development in Malaysia.

Vale To Maintain 20 Mln Tonnes Of Iron Ore Transshipment Through Malaysia

IPOH, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Vale Malaysia Minerals Sdn Bhd aims to maintain its annual transshipment volume of approximately 20 million tonnes of iron ore from its Teluk Rubiah, Manjung distribution hub in Perak, driven by steady demand across the Asia-Pacific region.

Bursa Malaysia, FTSE Russell To Enhance FBM KLCI, FBM 70 Methodologies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd and London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) wholly owned business division FTSE Russell will collaborate to enhance the methodologies of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) and FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 (FBM 70) indices, following a public consultation conducted earlier this year.

Khazanah Reaffirms Progress And Governance At 3Q 2026 Board Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd held its third Board of Directors meeting for 2026, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, today.

Malaysia To Review New Investment Applicants To Ensure Domestic Economy Benefits -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will review new investment applicants to ensure their activities generate employment and economic benefits for the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Is First RCEP Country To Establish Business Advisory Council Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has become the first Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) participating country to establish a national RCEP Business Advisory Council (RBAC) Network.

Co-opbank Pertama Issues Inaugural RM500 Mln Structured Covered Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Co-opbank Pertama Bhd (CBP) has completed the inaugural issuance of RM500 million in Structured Covered Sukuk Wakalah through its special purpose vehicle, Himayah Sukuk Bhd.

Malaysia, Taiwan Trade Ties Remain Intact - APEX Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s bilateral trade relations with Taiwan are not expected to be materially affected by the latest development at this juncture, according to APEX Securities.

Penang Hopes To Get Federal Govt Approval For PIFC Proposal, Says Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Penang hopes that its proposal to establish the Penang International Financial Centre (PIFC) will receive the Federal Government’s approval through Budget 2027, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Malaysia-Cambodia Business Mission Targets RM100 Mln In Potential Trade

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is targeting RM100 million in potential trade from its Export Acceleration Mission to Cambodia.

SC Encourages Large Unlisted Firms To Pursue Dual Listings In Malaysia, Hong Kong

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is identifying large unlisted Malaysian companies and encouraging them to consider dual listings in Malaysia and Hong Kong to broaden their access to international investors.

Penang Port Explores AI To Drive Smarter, Greener Operations

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Penang Port Commission (PPC) is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise port operations, reduce equipment idling and energy consumption, and accelerate its transformation into a smarter, lower-carbon maritime hub.