SLGC IPO Oversubscribed 3.1 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- SLGC Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 3.1 times, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities.

Bangladesh Seeks Malaysia’s Expertise To Boost Halal Exports Into Southeast Asia

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is looking to leverage Malaysia’s expertise in halal certification and regulatory standards to strengthen its halal ecosystem and expand its halal exports into the Southeast Asian market, said Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury.

Malaysia Must Become Market-Maker In Global Halal Industry -- Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must move beyond setting benchmarks for the halal industry and become a market-maker, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan.

Budget 2027 Likely To Focus On Boosting Consumption, Broad-based Growth - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2027 is likely to prioritise measures to boost private consumption and cushion the economy from external shocks amid underwhelming domestic demand in the first half of this year, said an economist. 

AGC Biologics, Flen Health Partner On Wound Treatment Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- AGC Biologics, a global biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has been selected by Belgian biopharmaceutical company Flen Health as its CDMO partner to provide process development, scale-up and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing services for a new and improved wound and skin healing product.

Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Could Hit 5.7 Pct On Stronger Manufacturing, Investments -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy could expand by an average 5.7 per cent in 2026, exceeding official forecasts, driven by stronger manufacturing, construction and investments, said two economists.

Financing For Priority Sectors Still Modest Despite Policy Ambitions -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Financing for catalytic priority sectors has remained relatively modest despite strong policy ambitions in national master plans, with lending approvals continuing to be concentrated in services, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

HE Group Unit Secures RM124 Mln Johor Data Centre Subcontract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- He Group Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hexatech Engineering Sdn Bhd has secured a subcontract worth RM124 million to supply, install, test and commission the main electrical works for a data centre in Johor.

PM Anwar Reaffirms Relations Of Deep Trust With China, Praises President Xi's Leadership

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today highlighted the deep-rooted trust and mutual confidence underpinning Malaysia's bilateral relationship with China, describing the partnership as one that transcends traditional diplomatic ties. 

Biotech Veteran Peter Olagunju Joins ImmunoScape As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ImmunoScape Pte Ltd, an A*STAR spin-out developing T-cell receptor (TCR)-based cancer immunotherapies, has appointed biotechnology industry veteran Peter Olagunju as chief executive officer (CEO) to guide its "Seed and Boost" platform towards clinical development.

Govt Focuses On Replanting To Boost Productivity, Smallholders' Income - Noraini

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 (Bernama) — Oil palm replanting efforts, particularly to replace ageing trees, remain a key government focus for boosting productivity and income of smallholders.

Budget 2027: Income, Wages Must Remain A Priority - Akmal

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Income and wages must remain a priority in the planning of Budget 2027, alongside efforts to strengthen the capabilities of local companies in high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.