Halal Development Corporation Appoints Hanisofian Alias As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) has appointed Hanisofian Alias as chief executive officer (CEO) effective from Oct 1, 2026, after serving as interim CEO since January this year. 

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday Tracking Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday in tandem with positive momentum across regional markets.

PM Anwar To Present Khazanah’s Megatrends Paper To Cabinet This Friday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will present Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s initial paper on the megatrends forum at the Cabinet meeting this Friday.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Uptrend At Mid-Morning, Buoyed By Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at mid-morning, supported by buying activities in selected heavyweights, particularly in the financial services sector.

Zetrix AI Share Price Down At Mid-Morning Session Following JPJ's Suspension

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd’s share price fell during mid-morning trading following the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) suspension of MyEG Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Bhd’s services as its collection agents, effective 12.01 am on Oct 5.

Budget 2027 Expected To Prioritise Homeownership, Affordable Housing — Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to prioritise homeownership and affordable housing, with the government likely to focus on existing housing policies rather than introducing major reforms, according to Apex Securities.

Malaysia Must Navigate Rising Geopolitical, Economic Pressures As Trading Nation - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must navigate rising geopolitical tensions and economic pressures as a trading nation deeply integrated into global supply chains, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Ramssol Share Price Up On Rider Gate Being A Potential Alternative Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Ramssol Group Bhd’s share price rose in early trading on Monday amid potential demand for its wholly owned subsidiary Rider Gate.

FIA President: Malaysia Needs Five-year Business Plan For F1 Return

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

SEPANG, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would need a minimum five-year business plan covering the commercial, promotional and logistical requirements of hosting Formula One (F1) if it wants to make a permanent return to the championship.

MARGMA Seeks Export Cess Cut, Enhanced Tax, Labour Policies In Budget 2027

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has called on the government to remove or reduce the export cess, introduce stronger investment incentives, and enhance tax and labour policies under Budget 2027.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street Gains

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s gains after softer US payroll growth eased expectations of an immediate Federal Reserve rate increase.

ACCA Puts Integrity First With Global Return To In-person Exams

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) returned to in-person examinations worldwide after seeing indications of changes in examination behaviour that could pose risks to the integrity of its qualification.