Japan, Malaysia Sign 3rd Bilateral Swap Agreement Worth Up To US$6 Bln Effective Sept 18

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Japan and Malaysia have signed the 3rd bilateral swap arrangement (BSA) with a maximum swap amount of US$6 billion effective Sept 18, 2026.

Anwar To Discuss Maldives’ Oil Exploration Proposal With Petronas

MALÉ (MALDIVES), Sept 15 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will discuss with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) a proposal for the Malaysian oil company to explore the possibility of oil exploration in the Maldives.

NCER Hopes For More Balanced, Strategic Allocations Under Budget 2027

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is seeking more balanced and strategic allocations under Budget 2027 to spur development in less-developed areas of the northern region and support growth in sectors beyond manufacturing.

MSMEs, Contractors Should Be Part Of New Digital Value Chains – Nanta

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local contractors must be given opportunities to upskill, access technology and participate in new value chains as part of the digital transformation of the construction industry, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

MIAPEX Targets RM12 Mln In Sales Transactions At Upcoming Automotive Expo

SERI KEMBANGAN, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026 expects to generate about RM12 million in sales transactions, driven by strong business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) engagements.

NCER Explores EV, Automotive Investments As Part Of RM470 Bln Target

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) and automotive sectors as part of efforts to diversify investments beyond its strong electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor base.

Gold To Stay At US$4,000-US$5,000 Range Over Next Few Years -- Malaysia Gold Association

BATU KAWAN, 15 Sept (Bernama) -- Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound between US$4,000 and US$5,000 per troy ounce over the next one to two years, with the precious metal currently trading at around US$4,350 per troy ounce, said the Malaysia Gold Association. 

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Broad-based Selling, Cautious Sentiment

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained easier at midday, with broad-based selling seen throughout the morning trading session.

Penang Must Explore Setting Up Gold Bazaar To Strengthen Financial Hub Aspiration -- Sim

BATU KAWAN, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Penang should consider exploring the establishment of a gold bazaar and potentially a gold storage facility as part of efforts to develop the state into a regional gold hub, said Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

NCER Targets RM470 Bln Investment Realisation By 2030

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) aims to realise a cumulative investment of RM470 billion by 2030, with 70 per cent of it contributed by key sectors such as electrical and electronics, automotive, high-value tourism and modern agriculture.

PITE 2026 Expands International Reach, Opens B2B Segment To Global Exhibitors

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) 2026 will expand its international reach by opening its business-to-business (B2B) segment to international exhibitors for the first time, creating new opportunities for tourism players to forge partnerships and tap into wider markets.

Malaysia's Climate Adaptation Needs Up To US$1.1 Trillion By 2050 - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's climate adaptation needs could range between US$852 billion and US$1.1 trillion (US$1=RM4.07) by 2050, underscoring the scale of financing required to strengthen the country's resilience to climate change, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).