Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Slightly Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index edged higher at the close as bargain hunting emerged following Monday’s sharp sell-off, although it narrowly failed to reclaim the 1,600 level, said an analyst.

RISO Unveils Energy-Saving High-Speed Inkjet Printers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- RISO Kagaku Corporation (RISO) has launched the ComColor GN Series, its latest lineup of ultra-high-speed full-colour inkjet printers designed for transactional documents such as invoices, manuals and envelope mailings.

MAHB Focuses On Air Connectivity, Capacity Expansion To Support Growth

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is focusing on attracting more airlines and expanding airport capacity to support future traffic growth and generate wider economic benefits, said managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani.

Fortrea Expands Early-Phase Trial Capacity With US$45 Mln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Contract research organisation Fortrea has completed its acquisition of the Early Phase Services division from Worldwide Clinical Trials, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$45 million. (US$1 = RM4.07)

Malaysia Needs Up To 2,000 MW Additional RE Capacity To Achieve 2030 Target -- SEDA

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs an additional 1,500 to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of installed renewable energy (RE) capacity to reach its 35 per cent installed RE capacity target by 2030, said the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA).

SKA Capital To Raise RM72.3 Mln From IPO To Pursue Larger Power Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Power infrastructure engineering solutions provider SKA Capital Bhd aims to raise RM72.3 million from its initial public offering (IPO) to strengthen its ability to undertake multiple projects concurrently and compete for larger, higher-value power infrastructure contracts.

Why More Property Investors Are Handing The Keys To Hotel Operators

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- As one walks through Kuala Lumpur today, the signs of momentum are hard to miss. The city is alive with new luxury openings, rising occupancy and a steady stream of capital moving into hospitality assets that, not long ago, would have been considered a niche corner of the property market.

Fuzhou Conference Pushes Green, Smart Maritime Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The World Maritime Equipment Conference 2026, hosted by the People’s Government of Fujian Province, was held in Fuzhou from Oct 16 to 19 under the theme "Green, Smart and Collaborative: Navigating a Shared Blue Ocean".

Malaysia Seeks To Lead Islamic Finance Transition, Boost Investment – DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to spearhead the transition towards greater use of Islamic finance to drive cross-border investment, supported by stronger ties with emerging markets, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

IKPM Helps Govt Identify Least Developed Areas, Design Targeted Interventions -- Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government has used the Malaysian Composite Development Index (IKPM) to identify least developed areas and design targeted interventions to address socioeconomic imbalances and narrow the development gap between regions, states, and districts. 

BNM To Issue Strategy Paper, Exposure Draft On Shariah Contract Framework This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will be issuing a strategy paper and exposure draft on the Shariah contract framework this year.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were traded higher in the early session today, tracking the cash market performance.