Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index stayed lower at midday on Wednesday amid mixed sentiment among regional peers.

DEFA Could Position Malaysia As Hub For Regional Digital Economy — Don

By Linda Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could potentially position Malaysia as a hub for the regional digital economy and give local firms easier access to ASEAN’s more than 680 million consumers, an economist said.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Regional Gains, China-US Trade Truce

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets after China and the United States extended their trade truce.

Hong Kong Non-Life Premiums Rise 8 Pct - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong’s non-life insurance gross written premiums grew eight per cent year-on-year to HK$108.5 billion in 2025, driven by growth in direct business and inward reinsurance, according to a report by global credit rating agency AM Best. (HK$100 = RM51.66)

Bursa Malaysia Extends Losses At Midday In Contrast With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downward trend at midday on Tuesday despite positive sentiment among regional peers.

Malaysia Among Three Asian Markets With Net Foreign Inflows, Attracts US$381.3 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Foreign institutions extended their net buying streak to two consecutive weeks on Bursa Malaysia, recording net inflows of US$381.3 million (US$1=RM4.05), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Softbank, Grab Announce US$1.85 Bln Initial Seed Capital For Malaysia's AI Infrastructure

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- SoftBank Group Corp and Grab Holdings Ltd on Monday announced the signing of joint development agreements in connection with plans for US$1.85 billion (US$1=RM4.06) initial combined seed capital to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Malaysia with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros).

Softbank-led Consortium’s AI Investment Reflects Global Confidence In Malaysia -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The SoftBank-led consortium’s investment in an artificial intelligence (AI) platform in Malaysia reflects global confidence in the country’s potential to develop and use AI, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Under JS-SEZ, Nexus Sedenak Strengthens Kulai's Role As Economic Hub - Teo

KULAI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The high-impact Nexus Sedenak project will become a primary growth catalyst for the southern region’s economy as one of the new industrial and logistics hubs under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Trade Within 1,600-1,630 Range Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 range next week, with selective accumulation likely to provide support at lower levels, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng.

Rubber Market Likely To Trend Lower Next Week Amid Oversupply

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade at a slower and weaker pace, with prices likely to trend lower amid oversupply and seasonally favourable weather conditions ahead of the monsoon.

JETRO Seeks To Expand Market For Japanese Food Products In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur and Embassy of Japan in Malaysia will be holding the B2B Japanese Food Promotion Programme, in Johor, to promote the use of Japanese ingredients among food service operators in the state.