EZVIZ Smart Lock, Video Doorbell Bag Design Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Smart home brand, EZVIZ’s EP8 Ultra artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video doorbell has won the European Product Design Award 2026 (EPDA 2026), while its DL50FVX smart lock has been named a 2026 Golden Pin Design Award (GPDA) laureate.

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.

STR, SARA To Help Households Cope With Rising Living Costs, A Short-Term Assistance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance programmes must remain short-term measures rather than permanent features, as they are designed to help households cope with rising living costs and maintain their purchasing power, an economist said.

Lufthansa Resumes Kuala Lumpur-Frankfurt Direct Flight Service

SEPANG, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Lufthansa Airlines today launched its nonstop service between Kuala Lumpur and Frankfurt, Germany, restoring a direct air link between the two cities after nearly a decade.

Japan's Seafood Exports To Malaysia Surge 40 Pct as Premium Products Demand Grows

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Japanese seafood exports to Malaysia rose by about 40 per cent in the first eight months of 2026, driven by stronger demand for premium products and growing consumer appreciation of Japanese cuisine.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Selling In Materials, Mining Stocks

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday due to significant selling in materials stocks and gold-mining shares, an analyst said.

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.

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.

Malaysia To Benefit From Cross-border Power Project - Fadillah

SINGAPORE, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands to benefit from a cross-border electricity project involving Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) through local contractor participation, engineering expertise and the development of renewable energy certificate mechanisms, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Pahang Export Day Showcases 70 Entrepreneurs, MSME Companies - MATRADE

KUANTAN, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The second edition of Pahang Export Day 2026 today brought together nearly 70 entrepreneurs and companies -- specifically micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) -- from various industrial sectors in the state. 

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower Amid Ongoing West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.