Transboundary Haze: Beyond The Hotspots And Palm Oil Debate

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.

Malaysia's E-Sports Boom: From Gaming Passion To Digital Economy Opportunities

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.

MSMEs, Local Traders Must Be Empowered To Benefit From Economic Growth -- Armizan

BATU KAWAN, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government wants to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local traders so they can become key contributors to national economic growth and benefit from sustained economic expansion, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade Cautiously Next Week Amid Higher Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is expected to trade cautiously next week as higher oil prices continue to put pressure on global risk appetite, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Cautious Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to remain cautious next week, with investor sentiment likely to be shaped by the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, developments in West Asia, oil prices and shifts in US interest rate expectations.

RM800 Mln Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri To Meet Regional, Cross-border Healthcare Demand

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) today marked the groundbreaking of Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri (SMCIP), its first hospital in southern Malaysia, involving a total capital expenditure of RM800 million. 

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Lower Regional Futures, Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday amid weaker regional rubber futures and crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Penang Eyes Regional Partial Homeport Role For Swettenham Pier, Says Can Handle 12,000 Passengers

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Penang is positioning Swettenham Pier for a bigger role in the regional cruise network, with the terminal now capable of accommodating two quantum-sized cruise ships simultaneously and up to 12,000 passengers.

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.

CAEXPO 2026, CABIS Open In Nanning, Strengthen China-ASEAN Economic Cooperation

From Siti Fauziah Hasan

NANNING (China), Sept 17 (Bernama) — The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2026 and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) opened here today, further strengthening economic and trade cooperation as well as regional economic integration.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As US Bond Yields, Fed Tightening Concerns Weigh

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower today after a choppy trading session amid concerns over elevated United States (US) bond yields and the possibility of further monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve, said an analyst.

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.