Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by easing Brent crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns.

Anwar To Meet Industry Leaders, Deliver Keynote Address And Travel To Hangzhou

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 23 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to hold a roundtable business engagement and deliver a keynote address at the WorldSkills Conference 2026 here today.

PEMUDAH Studying Measures To Speed Up Payment, Boost MSMEs Financing Access

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government is studying measures to expedite payments for services rendered as well as strengthen financing access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including through contract- and invoice-based financing.

GB Bond’s Malaysian Public IPO Portion Oversubscribed 8.22 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian public portion of GB Bond Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 8.22 times, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Oct 1, 2026.

Singapore Says Financial System Remains Resilient, Has Adequate Buffers Amid Global Uncertainty

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s financial conditions have been broadly supportive despite a mixed global backdrop, supported by easing borrowing costs, tighter credit spreads and a pickup in bank credit growth, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

OGX Group Ventures Into Renewable Energy, Targets Data Centre Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- OGX Group Bhd has ventured into the renewable energy (RE) industry, targeting opportunities in Malaysia’s growing data centre market through battery energy storage systems (BESS). 

Eco Business Park 7 To Dispose Of Industrial Land In Negeri Sembilan For RM1.01 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Eco Business Park 7 Sdn Bhd has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement to dispose of two parcels of industrial land measuring 89.70 hectares in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, to Tera Data Centers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (TERA) for approximately RM1.01 billion.

Malaysian Firms Urged To Tap Dubai As Gateway To Middle East, Africa -- Dubai Chambers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are encouraged to consider Dubai as a gateway to markets across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, supported by the emirate’s strategic location, logistics infrastructure and business-friendly policies, according to Dubai Chambers.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Firmer At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, supported by buying interest in selected heavyweight counters, led by banking and healthcare stocks.

U Mobile, ZTE Complete Proof-of-Concept Of Off-grid Green-energy 5G Network Site

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- U Mobile and ZTE Corporation have completed a proof-of-concept (POC) of a portable, fully off-grid 5G network site powered entirely by 100 per cent green energy, demonstrating a faster and more sustainable approach to extending connectivity to remote and underserved communities.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Mid-Morning, Boosted By Selected Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was higher at mid-morning, supported by gains in selected heavyweight counters, led by healthcare and banking stocks.

Labuan IBFC Jumps 11 Places To 44th In Global Financial Centres Index

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has climbed 11 places to 44th globally in the latest Global Financial Centres Index 40 (GFCI 40), strengthening its standing among the world’s leading financial centres.