Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday on weaker United States (US) non-farm payrolls (NFP) data.

Sabah To Acquire 30 Pct Stake In Two Oil And Gas Fields - Hajiji Noor

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government will acquire a 30 per cent stake in two new oil and gas fields on the state's east coast, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

ADTEC, Asian Supply Base Ink MoU To Strengthen Technical Talent Development

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- ADTEC (Advanced Technology Centre) under the Manpower Department (JTM) and Asian Supply Base Sdn Bhd (ASB) have formalised a strategic collaboration to strengthen technical talent development and enhance industry exposure for trainees.

Malaysia Can Emerge As A Global Pioneer In Shariah-Compliant Digital Finance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia possesses the necessary ingredients to be a global pioneer in Shariah-compliant digital finance, driven by the emergence of blockchain innovation and efforts to develop the world's first Shariah-compliant products within crypto banks, a global mobility entrepreneur said.

MPOB Turns Palm Oil Into Water-saving Cooling Solution For Data Centres

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has developed Sawit EcoTherm, a palm-based immersion cooling fluid that can significantly reduce water consumption and energy use in data centres while supporting more sustainable digital infrastructure.

Japanese Cuisine To Boost Japan's Agricultural And Seafood Product Exports To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Japanese cuisine, driven by demand for halal food products and rising consumer incomes, will boost exports of Japanese agricultural and seafood products to Malaysia, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur managing director Koichi Takano.

Two Companies From Melaka Preparing For Bursa Malaysia Listing - Ab Rauf

MELAKA, Aug 8 (Bernama) – Two state government-linked companies in Melaka are preparing to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Within 1,720-1,750 Range Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade with an upward bias within 1,720-1,750 range next week, said an analyst.

Ringgit To Remain Range-bound At 4.07-4.09 Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain range-bound against the US dollar next week, trading between RM4.07 and RM4.09 as investors stay cautious over the direction of the United States interest rates, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading With An Upward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upward bias as investors continue to assess external geopolitical developments and resilient domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

SC Approves IOI Properties REIT For Main Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has received the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) approval for the establishment and proposed listing of IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust (IOIPG REIT) on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market.

Malaysia's Economy Stays Resilient Despite Global Uncertainty - Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy remains resilient by recording encouraging growth despite facing global economic uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.