MIHAS 2026: Uzbekistan Looks To Malaysia As ‘Good Teacher’ In Halal Industry

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is looking to Malaysia as a “good teacher” as the Central Asian nation takes steps to strengthen its halal certification system and develop a broader halal ecosystem.

MIHAS 2026 On Track To Meet 50,000 Visitors Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 is on track to meet its target of 50,000 visitors as it entered its third day on a high note today.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar Despite Fed Rate Hike Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by bargain-hunting activity despite expectations of further US interest rate hikes.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat As Concerns Over US Bond Yields, West Asia Weigh

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended flat on Friday amid concerns over rising US Treasury yields and escalation in West Asia.

Quantexa Rises In Chartis Research’s AML Transaction Monitoring Quadrant

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) software company, has been named a Category Leader in Chartis Research’s RiskTech Quadrant for AML Transaction Monitoring Solutions 2026, moving into the upper reaches of the quadrant from its 2025 position.

Noraini To Lead Official Mission To India, Strengthening Palm Oil Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad will lead an official mission to India from Sept 27 to Oct 1, 2026, to strengthen Malaysia’s engagement with the Indian market.

Singapore Unveils SG Semiconductor To Strengthen Position In Global Chip Ecosystem

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore has established a new national identity for its chip industry named SG Semiconductor to strengthen its role in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

MGS Yields Seen Stable, Rangebound Ahead Of Key Data Next Week - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yields to remain broadly stable and range-bound ahead of key economic data releases next week, while easing geopolitical tensions could support market sentiment.

Moscow-Based Brands Seek Partners, Distributors Through MIHAS 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Moscow-based brands are seeking partners and distributors in Malaysia and neighbouring countries for their halal products through the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026.

Malaysia Among 'Fabulous Five' ASEAN Economies Set To Attract More FDI -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is among five ASEAN economies poised to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), supported by their strengths in manufacturing and digital infrastructure.

Govt Unveils MHGN Initiative, Strengthening Malaysia's Halal Global Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced the Malaysia Halal Global Nexus (MHGN) initiative, a comprehensive strategy that aims to expand international markets, strengthen industrial players' networks, and elevate global confidence in the nation's halal integrity.

Anwar, Li Qiang Open New Era Of Malaysia-China Strategic Relations

HANGZHOU, Sept 25 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, China, is not just a routine diplomatic trip, but rather a new benchmark for the continuation of strategic relations that strengthen cooperation in various fields between the two countries.