Maxis Deploys Nokia Optical Technology To Boost AI, Enterprise Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has deployed Nokia’s optical transport technology to enhance its nationwide and cross-border network infrastructure amid surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise connectivity.

Ringgit Opens Almost Flat Vs Greenback Amid Ongoing West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was almost flat against the US dollar at Tuesday’s open, as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, which continued to drive crude oil prices higher and support the greenback.

Real Estate Industry Hopes Govt Will Extend Stamp Duty Exemption In Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The real estate industry hopes the government will extend the first-time homebuyer stamp duty exemption in Budget 2027, along with other measures to improve housing affordability.

Bursa Malaysia Rises On Buying Interest In Banking, Telco Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded higher on Monday, supported by renewed buying interest in selected banking and telecommunications heavyweights, an analyst said.

PDI Technologies To Showcase Connected Solutions At São Paulo Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- PDI Technologies announced it will showcase connected technologies for fuel distributors, retailers, convenience operators, and foodservice businesses at the ExpoPostos & Conveniência 2026 from Sept 8 to 10 at São Paulo Expo.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday On Buying Of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at the midday break on buying of selected heavyweight counters, led by telecommunications, consumer products and utilities stocks.

Smart Logistics Modernises Malaysia-Singapore Cross-border Freight -- FedEx

SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Express logistics operators are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and remote monitoring technology across their ground networks to boost cross-border freight efficiency ahead of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) integration.

Selangor’s SDEC Rebranded AiSEM@Selangor, Sharpens Focus On AI, Semiconductors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Selangor's flagship technology convention, formerly known as the Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC), has been rebranded as AiSEM@Selangor, the AI & Semiconductor Summit, reflecting the state's stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, buoyed by expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike following stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data.

CPO Futures Likely To See Profit-taking Next Week Amid High Stock Levels

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see profit-taking next week amid high stock levels in Malaysia and Indonesia, said a dealer.

Rubber Trade Range-Bound With Slightly Lower Bias Next Week Amid Oil Price, Geopolitical Uncertainty

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to remain range-bound with a slightly lower bias next week, as supply and demand remain largely in equilibrium amid volatile crude oil prices and uncertainty arising from geopolitical tensions.

Gold Futures Likely To See Profit-Taking Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see some profit-taking early next week ahead of the release of key United States inflation data, said Quintex Intel global strategist Stephen Innes.