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Construction Sector Buoys Bursa Malaysia Amidst Flat Market Performance
While the FBM KLCI remained largely unchanged at the close of trading, sustained investor interest in construction stocks provided a critical pillar for the market.
TRC Synergy Secures RM150 Million Contract for Hyperscale Data Centre
The construction firm will manage essential underground infrastructure for a major new data centre project awarded by Gamuda Engineering.
Gen Z Malaysians Increasingly Turning to AI for Personal Companionship
While one-third of local Gen Z users now treat AI as a confidant, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms over the significant privacy implications of this trend.
RAM Ratings Affirms Sunway Berhad’s Robust Financial Standing with AA1 Credit Rating
The rating agency cites Sunway’s diversified business model and strong earnings visibility as key factors behind the high-tier credit assignment.
Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar Amid Global Interest Rate Uncertainty
Market anxiety over impending US and Japanese central bank policy shifts has pushed the ringgit to a lower closing position against the greenback.
Pos Malaysia to Launch Real-Time Parcel Tracking Similar to Food Delivery
The national courier service is developing a live tracking feature to provide customers with precise, real-time arrival estimates for their shipments.
Public Bank Moves to Privatise Hong Kong Subsidiary in RM378 Million Deal
Malaysia’s Public Bank is seeking full control of its Hong Kong-listed unit through a cash acquisition to facilitate its delisting.
Ringgit Dips Amid Oil Price Pressure and Pending Federal Reserve Decision
The local currency retreated against the US dollar as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of key interest rate developments.
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab AT Launches In Malaysia For RM108,000
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia adds an automatic transmission variant to its commercial workhorse lineup, aiming to ease driver fatigue for local fleet operators.
Bursa Malaysia Stagnates as Investors Pivot Toward Mid-Cap Construction Stocks
The FBM KLCI ended the trading session nearly unchanged as market interest drifted away from heavyweights toward the construction sector.
HR Must Retain Final Say In AI Hiring Decisions, Says Senator Saraswathy
Deputy Minister Saraswathy Kandasami cautions that while AI can streamline industrial relations, human oversight remains non-negotiable for workplace fairness.
Yinson GreenTech Secures Second Singapore Charter for Electric Hydromover Vessel
Malaysia’s Yinson GreenTech expands its marine electrification footprint in Singapore with a new bareboat charter agreement for its Hydromover vessel.
Malaysia’s Power Grid Faces Strain as Data Centres Demand Record Electricity
Data centres now account for 9.3% of national power usage as the government prepares a massive gas-fired capacity expansion to meet future energy needs.
How One Athlete is Gamifying Malaysia’s Fitness Industry
New Zealand-born record holder Callum Meehan is launching a new fitness competition brand in Kuala Lumpur to challenge the local sports scene.
Malaysia Moves to Tighten E-commerce Oversight Against Prohibited Goods
The Communications Ministry is spearheading an inter-agency crackdown to regulate digital marketplaces and restrict the sale of banned items.
Five Malaysian Banks With No Branches
Bank Negara handed out five digital banking licences. All five are now live — and none of them has a single branch 🇲🇾
vivo V80 Lite 5G Debuts in Malaysia With Massive 10,000mAh Battery
The new V80 Lite 5G pushes smartphone endurance limits with a record-breaking battery and ruggedised build tailored for Malaysian users.
Petronas Gas Shares Slip Amid New Yan LNG Pipeline Feasibility Study
Investor sentiment cools as the energy giant explores a strategic gas infrastructure expansion in the northern region.
Malaysia Accelerates Highway Digitisation Amid Surge to Six Million Daily Vehicles
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi confirms a pivot toward Intelligent Transport Systems to manage the country's rising traffic load.
OpenAI and Firmus Partner to Launch AI Data Centers in Malaysia
Australian infrastructure firm Firmus will collaborate with OpenAI to establish two new data center sites in Malaysia to boost regional AI capacity.
Sunway Group Sees Surge In Staff Satisfaction To 93 Percent
The conglomerate has secured its second consecutive Great Place To Work certification, highlighting a sharp rise in internal employee sentiment.
Tune Talk Taps Former Police Official to Lead Digital Safety Campaign
Former Selangor Deputy Police Chief Sasikala Devi Subramaniam joins the telco to advocate for safer digital environments for Malaysian families.
Century Software Tapped as Microsoft Public Sector Solution Provider
Censof Holdings Berhad subsidiary secures a strategic role to accelerate cloud and AI adoption across Malaysia’s government infrastructure.
Fitch Cuts Genting Malaysia Credit Rating Amid Aggressive New York Expansion
The ratings agency lowered the firm’s credit score following parent company Genting Bhd’s downgrade as capital expenditure requirements rise.
ECRL Infrastructure Set to Catalyse East Coast Economic Investment Growth
MIDA identifies Pahang, Kelantan, and Terengganu as primary investment hubs as the East Coast Rail Link nears completion.
TQ Wuling Slashes Bingo EV Price to RM56,800 for Malaysia Day
The Wuling Bingo EV Pro sees a significant price reduction this September as TQ Wuling incentivizes early electric vehicle adoption in Malaysia.
RHB Banking Group Concludes Five-Year Drive to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Framework
The banking giant has fulfilled all 27 initiatives of its anti-corruption roadmap, signalling a shift toward long-term governance and institutional trust.
World AI Show 2026 Returns to Kuala Lumpur to Drive Digital Scaling
The 48th Global Edition of the World AI Show convenes in Malaysia this September to address the urgent shift from AI experimentation to large-scale enterprise execution.
Bank Negara Reserves Edge Downward As Kenanga Forecasts Ringgit Strengthening
Malaysia’s international reserves saw a marginal decline in August, though analysts remain optimistic about the currency’s year-end trajectory.
OpenAI Picks Malaysia for Major Computing Expansion in Deal with Firmus
The AI giant has secured significant data centre capacity in Malaysia as it scales its global infrastructure footprint.
