MIDA Calls For Coordinated Investment Strategy To Position Borneo As Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Invest Borneo action plan should focus on shared value chains, improve cross-border ease of doing business and prioritise investment realisation to strengthen Borneo’s position as an investment hub, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). 

Tec-Do Launches AI Agent Navos Pro For Cross-Border Marketing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Tec-Do, an artificial intelligence (AI) marketing company, has launched Navos Pro, an AI agent designed to support cross-border e-commerce, international trade, marketing and business analysis, at its Technology Growth Conference 2026 (TGC 2026) in Guangzhou.

Nasdaq Bolsters Singapore Presence With Two Senior Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Nasdaq Inc has appointed Andrew Murray as Senior Vice President, Financial Technology, Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore, to deepen its client partnerships and accelerate business growth in the region.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking firmer overnight Wall Street performance.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Concerns Over Higher Palm Oil Stocks

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, pressured by concerns over elevated Malaysian palm oil inventories.

TeleChoice Unit Clinches S$1.3 Bln Contract Renewal From U Mobile

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed TeleChoice International Ltd’s unit Planet Telecoms Managed Services Sdn Bhd (PTMS) will continue providing end-to-end supply chain services to U Mobile Sdn Bhd after renewing a contract valued at an estimated S$1.3 billion (S$1=RM3.19).

New Financial Sector Blueprint Eyes Bigger Role For Islamic Finance In Malaysia’s Economic Transformation -- BNM Governor

By M.Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) wants Islamic financial institutions to play a greater role in financing the country's next phase of economic transformation, an aspiration that would be reflected in the financial sector blueprint planned in 2027.

Sibu SEZ: Better Air Links, High-Tech Infrastructure Key To Attracting Investors

SIBU, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Improved air connectivity and high-tech infrastructure must be prioritised under the proposed Sibu Economic Zone (SEZ) to attract investment, skilled talent and high-value industries to central Sarawak, says local entrepreneur Dr Gregory Hii Sui Cheng.

Brent Crude Oil Rises To US$117 Per Barrel On Intensifying Houthi Attacks, Shipping Disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices have risen to US$117 (US$1=RM4.08) per barrel, driven by intensifying Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and slower flows through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.

Govt To Implement NDI Approach In 2027 For Aid Eligibility Assessment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) –- The government will implement the Net Disposable Income (NDI) approach in 2027 to ensure that the assessment of eligibility for aid takes into account demographic factors and liabilities, in addition to income.

Malaysia Well Positioned To Play Key Role As Regional Data Centre Hub - Moody's Ratings

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to play a key role as a regional data centre hub if it can maintain its competitive advantage, Moody’s Ratings said.

Proposal For CPO Export Tax Exemption Still Under Discussion -- Noraini

By Ahmad Erwan Othman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The proposal for a 10 per cent export tax exemption on crude palm oil (CPO) for November is still in the planning stage and requires further discussion before any decision is made, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.