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🇲🇾💰 Money

Ringgit Gains Ground as Oil Supply Worries Subside

The Malaysian ringgit strengthened against the greenback today, buoyed by stabilizing global crude oil prices and improved regional market sentiment.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Apple Launches iPhone 18 Pro Series in Malaysia Starting at RM5,499

The latest flagship devices from Apple arrive in Malaysia, bringing enhanced AI capabilities and faster charging performance to the local market.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Malaysia Fuel Prices This Week (2026-09-17)

Pump prices, 17 Sep 🇲🇾

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Bursa Malaysia Volatility: Banking and Chemical Giants Slip as Tech Rallies

Blue-chip stocks faced selling pressure while tech-focused ViTrox Corp defied the broader market trend to lead gains.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Proton eMas Fleet Enters PDRM Trials to Gauge Future Police Usage

Proton has handed over its eMas 5 and eMas 7 models to the Royal Malaysian Police for real-world operational evaluation.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Refreshed 2027 Volvo ES90 Debuts in Malaysia with Improved Range and Specs

Volvo Car Malaysia has updated its electric crossover sedan with a refined interior, boosted efficiency, and new aesthetic options at an unchanged price point.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Ringgit Shows Mixed Performance Amid Global Reaction to US Fed Rate Hike

While the ringgit retreated against the strengthening US dollar, the local currency found support against the euro, yen, and pound.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Ipoh Resident Loses Over RM41,000 in Dual-Layer Online Financial Scam

A 36-year-old victim suffered significant financial losses after being targeted by a sophisticated scheme involving fake job offers and fraudulent investments.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

HP Launches Ultra-Premium OmniBook Series Exclusively at Harvey Norman Malaysia

The new AI-powered OmniBook Ultra 14 range features a rare Deep Espresso finish and high-end Intel performance for the Malaysian market.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Affin Bank, IFC Secure US$400 Million Funding Boost for Local MSMEs

The partnership aims to bridge the financing gap for Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises, with a specific focus on women-owned businesses.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Tan Chong Motor Moves To Localise EV Battery Production In Malaysia

A new partnership with Saike REPT Power aims to explore domestic manufacturing of electric vehicle battery packs to strengthen Malaysia's green mobility supply chain.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Reservoir Link Secures RM570 Million Sarawak Solar Deal With SESCO

RL Kenyalang Solar will design and operate a 200MWac solar facility in Tinjar, Sarawak, under a new long-term power purchase agreement.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Gas Malaysia Partners With Air Liquide To Accelerate Industrial Decarbonisation

The strategic collaboration aims to leverage local infrastructure and international expertise to advance hydrogen and bio-LNG production across Malaysia.

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Johor’s Desaru Coast to Host RM10 Million International Karting Circuit

Singapore-based Arina International is investing in a new high-speed leisure destination to boost cross-border tourism by late 2026.

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KLIA Secures Top Spot in Asia for Connectivity in OAG Rankings

Kuala Lumpur International Airport has outperformed all regional rivals to reach fourth place globally for international flight connectivity.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Malaysia Faces Major Power Infrastructure Overhaul to Sustain Data Center Growth

Moody’s Ratings predicts a decade of heavy investment in the national power sector to accommodate the rapid rise of data centers.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Vertex Material Hits US$7 Billion Valuation, Targets 2027 Nasdaq IPO

The Malaysian advanced-materials firm is eyeing a US listing to scale its copper-composite manufacturing operations globally.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru Retain Spots as Top Asian Repeat Destinations

Agoda booking data for the first half of 2026 highlights sustained interest in Malaysia among returning regional travellers.

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Sabah Energy Corporation Debuts RM350 Million Sukuk Issuance

The state-owned energy provider has successfully tapped the capital markets for its inaugural RM350 million Sukuk Wakalah Programme.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Grab Finalises US$1.49 Billion Acquisition of Buy Now, Pay Later Firm Atome

The regional super-app will take a majority 60% stake in the digital lender to bolster its Southeast Asian financial services footprint.

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Malaysian Treasurers Embrace AI and Digital Assets Despite Significant Implementation Hurdles

HSBC’s latest report reveals that while local financial leaders are eager to adopt cutting-edge technologies, infrastructure and security gaps remain critical barriers to progress.

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Malaysian Consumer Spending Holds Steady Amid Persistent Inflationary Pressures

MBSB Research maintains a positive outlook on the consumer sector as government subsidies and stable employment levels offset rising costs.

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Maybank Shares Ease Despite New Wealth Advisory Upskilling Partnership

Shares of Malaysia’s largest lender slipped slightly as investors reacted to market movements despite a strategic move to professionalise wealth management services.

🇲🇾📡 Telco

U Mobile Net Losses Hit RM1.62 Billion Amid Aggressive 5G Expansion

Rapid infrastructure investment drives U Mobile’s widening deficit as the telco prioritizes market share gains over short-term profitability.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Maybank and ABS Partner to Standardise Wealth Advisory Standards in Malaysia

The banking giants are collaborating on a professional certification framework aimed at raising the quality of financial advice for local investors.

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JPJ Opens Bidding for JH_J and VRU Vehicle Number Plate Series

Prospective vehicle owners can now bid for the latest Johor and Kuala Lumpur registration numbers directly through the JPJ eBid online platform.

🇲🇾💰 Money

ASEAN Positioned to Capture Greater Share of Global Investment Capital

Malaysia’s Securities Commission chairman highlights the region’s massive economic scale as a prime target for international portfolios.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Malaysian Bond Market Braces for Potential Japanese Capital Flight

Shrinking yield premiums and potential Bank of Japan rate hikes threaten to spark a massive exodus of Japanese investment from Malaysian debt.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Bursa Malaysia Edges Up Amidst Global Geopolitical Volatility

Local equities show resilience as markets weigh shifting oil prices and regional instability against strong domestic economic indicators.

🇲🇾🤖 AI

World AI Show 2026 Solidifies Malaysia as Regional AI Powerhouse

Kuala Lumpur hosts over 1,500 industry leaders to chart the future of national AI infrastructure and enterprise adoption.