FBM KLCI Ends Lower As Investors Shift Focus To Smaller-Cap Stocks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower on Friday after a choppy session, while buying interest shifted to smaller-cap stocks, particularly technology and construction counters.

Chery Auto’s LEPAS To Host Global Elegant Lifestyle Week In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- LEPAS, the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand of Chery Auto, will host its inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week in October during the 2026 Chery International User Summit.

AirAsia Receives Signed US$1 Bln Financing Term Sheet From Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd has received a signed term sheet for US$1 billion (US$1=RM4.10) in financing from the Middle East but is holding off on accepting it as the group seeks the best deal, said co-founder and adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Beacon Accelerates AI Deployment With Haize Labs Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Beacon Software (Beacon), the first centralised artificial intelligence (AI) holding company, has acquired Haize Labs, an AI reliability company testing and safeguarding AI agents for real-world deployment.

Budget 2027: Mga Calls For Incentives To Promote Malaysia Gold Products Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) is calling for greater government support to promote Malaysian gold products in international markets.

Global Interest Rate Hike Cycle Main Concern For Gold Prices - MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) stated that the ongoing interest rate hike cycle in major economies is anticipated to be the primary factor impacting gold prices in the future.

Sabah's Gas Supply Expected To Nearly Double By 2030 - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Sabah's gas supply is expected to almost double to 1,350 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) by 2030 compared to 700 mmscfd currently following the implementation of seven offshore development projects including four new gas fields.

MOTAC, MGA Explore Collaboration To Produce Malaysia-themed Gold Products

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is exploring opportunities to collaborate with the Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) to produce Malaysia-themed gold products to promote the country’s identity.

Exports Of Sarawak's Timber, Timber-based Products Reach RM1.16 Bln As Of June

KUCHING, Sept 18  (Bernama) -- The export value of timber and timber-based products from Sarawak is estimated to have reached RM1.16 billion as of June this year, said Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Pusaka) general manager Datuk Zainal Abidin Abdullah.

Malaysia’s OPR Could Rise By 25 Bps In 2027 - MBSB Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s overnight policy rate (OPR) could rise by 25 basis points (bps) in 2027 amid expectations of further increases in global interest rates, according to MBSB Research.

MATRADE Introduces WiEX Platform To Boost Women’s Participation In MIHAS 2026

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Eighty women entrepreneurs, including 20 from overseas, will set up booths at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 as part of the Women in Export (WiEX) initiative.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Friday, supported by improved market sentiment as easing West Asia crude oil supply concerns lifted risk appetite.