Nuclear Power Could Strengthen Malaysia’s Low-carbon, Reliable Energy Mix

SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Nuclear power could be a viable long-term addition to Malaysia’s energy mix, complementing renewable energy to deliver a system that is low-carbon, environmentally sustainable, secure and reliable.

Bursa Malaysia Key Index Remains Slightly Lower At Midday On Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained slightly lower at midday today, dragged by continued selling in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in the financial services sector. 

Fuel Subsidy Savings For This Year To Be Finalised By Year-end -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The total fuel subsidy savings for this year will be finalised by year-end, taking into account actual transaction adjustments, weekly market prices, currency exchange rates, and verified consumption volumes. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday as market sentiment improved, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street following fresh artificial intelligence (AI)-related funding announcements.

Hong Leong Bank, UnionPay Partner To Facilitate Cross-border Payments In China

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s (HLB) customers can now make QR payments at more than 120 million UnionPay and Weixin Pay merchant touchpoints across China through the HLB Connect application, following a strategic partnership with UnionPay International (UPI).

MIDA Calls For Coordinated Investment Strategy To Position Borneo As Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Invest Borneo action plan should focus on shared value chains, improve cross-border ease of doing business and prioritise investment realisation to strengthen Borneo’s position as an investment hub, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). 

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Improved Global Risk Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher today, supported by an improved global risk appetite amid easing oil prices.

Government Takes Immediate Steps To Strengthen GLC, GLIC Governance -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The government is taking immediate steps to strengthen the governance of government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs), including a proposal to introduce legislation governing state-owned entities, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

GEAR-uP Implementation On Schedule, Investments Expected To Rise End-2026 -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the GEAR-uP programme remains on schedule, with investments expected to rise towards the end of this year and end-2027, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking firmer overnight Wall Street performance.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Selling In Utilities, Banking Heavyweights

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights, mainly utilities and banking stocks, alongside weaker performances across regional markets.

Govt To Implement NDI Approach In 2027 For Aid Eligibility Assessment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) –- The government will implement the Net Disposable Income (NDI) approach in 2027 to ensure that the assessment of eligibility for aid takes into account demographic factors and liabilities, in addition to income.