QFC, US Chamber Of Commerce Sign MoU To Boost US-Qatar Business Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), an onshore financial and business centre, and the United States (US) Chamber of Commerce have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen commercial and investment engagement between Qatar and the US.

AirAsia MOVE Adds China Carriers China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) --  All-in-one travel app AirAsia MOVE has inked strategic direct airline partnerships with China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines, enhancing access to connectivity between Malaysia, China and the region.

Penang Chief Minister Leads Investment, Trade Mission To US

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is leading an investment and trade mission to the United States (US) from today to Oct 5 to strengthen ties with American investors and attract new investments to the state.

Foreign Inflow Of RM194 Mln From Energy, Technology, Transport And Logistics Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The energy, technology as well as transport and logistics sectors have attracted a combined net foreign inflow of RM194 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

BPMB Calls For Targeted Financing, MSME Support In Budget 2027

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd Group (BPMB Group) has called for Budget 2027 to prioritise targeted measures that improve access to working capital and provide repayment flexibility for viable businesses affected by geopolitical developments and rising costs. 

FBM KLCI Futures Opens Higher On Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher on Monday.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Opens Higher Before Easing Marginally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened higher on Monday before easing marginally in early trade, amid continued buying interest following Wall Street’s stronger performance and easing US-China trade tensions, an analyst said.

Budget 2027: MAA Proposes Personal Income Tax Rebate To Boost xEV Adoption, Vehicle Scrapping

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is proposing that the government provide a personal income tax rebate for the purchase of electrified vehicles (xEVs) and voluntarily scrapping of old vehicles in the 2027 Budget.

Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies but slightly lower against the US dollar, with geopolitical uncertainties supporting demand for the greenback.

TNB Navigates Rising Generation Costs Under Regulated Power Framework

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) role at the centre of Peninsular Malaysia's electricity system extends beyond that of a conventional profit-driven business, with tariffs, expenditure and returns governed by a regulated framework while the utility firm maintains critical power infrastructure.

Malaysian-made Notti Pet Food Aims To Expand 'Paw'-print Across Southeast Asia

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Food science nutritionist Yap Ke Yee established Notti Sdn Bhd in July 2023 to address a personal lack of nutritious pet food options in the market.

Tradewinds Eyes Stronger Local Food Presence, Regional Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Conglomerate Tradewinds Malaysia Bhd is eyeing stronger market presence in the local food industry and growing its business portfolio to become a reputable regional player.