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MATRADE Welcomes PROTON As MIHAS 2026 Official Mobility Partner With The Provision Of 20 Vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) welcomes PROTON’s participation as the official mobility partner for the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026, involving the provision of 20 vehicles to support logistics management and the movement of international delegates throughout the event.

Domestic Private Investments Can Revitalise Idle Assets — Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) — Domestic private investments can revitalise idle assets and boost the local economic ecosystem, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Emerging Technologies Could Unlock New Opportunities For Malaysia’s Blue Economy - Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Emerging technologies such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), wind-powered hydrogen production and green maritime solutions could open new opportunities for Malaysia’s Blue Economy, according to experts from Malaysia and Japan.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major Currencies

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended mostly higher against major currencies on Thursday, but weakened against the greenback, as investors digested the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest interest rate decision, an analyst said.

Affin Bank Partners IFC To Expand MSME Financing Access With US$400 Mln Package

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd has partnered with World Bank Group member, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Malaysia.

Ringgit Ends Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, But Weakens vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended mostly higher against major currencies on Thursday, but weakened against the greenback, as investors digested the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest interest rate decision, an analyst said.

Airasia-Linked Shares Slide Amid Intervention Reports

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd and AirAsia Group Bhd emerged among the top three active counters, following reports of potential government intervention in AirAsia’s domestic operations amid concerns over its financial health.

Serai Johawaki Investing RM15 Mln To Develop Serai Estate In Ipoh

By Mohamad Harith Mohamad Nizar

IPOH, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- ⁠The Serai Johawaki is investing RM15 million to establish a food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality hub called Serai Estate in Ipoh, its first outside the Klang Valley with the intention of spreading its wing further to Penang and Johor. 

Criteo Expands Southeast Asia Presence Through Tyroo Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Criteo, the global commerce intelligence platform, has announced a strategic reseller partnership with Tyroo Technologies to promote its performance media solutions to advertisers in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Gradiant Secures US$300 Mln In New Water Contracts For US Semiconductor Fabs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Boston-headquartered Gradiant has announced US$300 million in new contracts from major United States (US) semiconductor manufacturing customers since the beginning of 2026, covering five fabrication sites in New York, Virginia, Idaho and Utah. (US$1 = RM4.08)

BSN Expands Business Banking Access For Micro Entrepreneurs, Hawkers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has launched BSN BizGrow and BSN BizGrow+ to expand further business banking access for Malaysia’s micro entrepreneurs, including hawkers. 

Budget 2027: Targeted Incentives Needed To Attract Regional Institutional Investors To Malaysian Equities

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should consider targeted incentives to attract more regional institutional investors to Malaysian equities, particularly under-owned mid-cap stocks.