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Malaysia and India Pivot Toward Strategic Semiconductor Partnership
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has advocated for a deeper integration between Malaysia and India’s E&E and semiconductor sectors to bolster regional tech supply chains.
Ringgit Gains Ground as Markets Brace for Global Central Bank Decisions
The Malaysian ringgit firmed against the US dollar this morning as investors position themselves for critical policy shifts from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Previews GLC300 Electric SUV Starting From RM389,000
The new electric SUV joins the local premium market with dual-motor performance and a targeted range of over 600 kilometres.
Securities Commission Pushes Global Investors to Recognise ASEAN Market Potential
Malaysia’s market regulator is urging international capital to pivot toward ASEAN, citing a massive demographic and digital growth trajectory that remains overlooked by global portfolios.
Maybank Offers VIP Formula 1 Race Experience For Top Spenders
Selected credit cardholders can secure an exclusive race weekend package by hitting high-value spending and deposit targets this September.
The Danna Langkawi Claims Top Spot in 2026 Beach Resort Rankings
The luxury property has been named the highest-rated beach resort in Langkawi according to the latest People’s Choice rankings.
EPF Climbs Global Rankings As Investment Income Hits RM57.5 Billion
Malaysia’s national pension fund now ranks 11th globally following a period of robust growth in asset management and equity market gains.
Malaysia Labour Market Holds Steady at 3.0% Despite Rising Jobless Figures
While national unemployment remains stable, a slight uptick in job losses warrants close observation as the economy navigates evolving fiscal policies.
Malaysia Sees Surge in Data Centre Interest with 40 New Applications
The Data Centre Task Force reports strong investor momentum as over 40 firms bid to establish or expand infrastructure within the country.
Grafilab Stakes Future on Sovereign AI to Challenge Global Cloud Giants
The local startup aims to leverage data sovereignty and localized compute to secure a foothold in Malaysia’s burgeoning cloud infrastructure market.
Netflix Malaysia Increases Monthly Subscription Fees Starting October 12
Subscribers on the premium tier will see a RM6 monthly increase as the streaming giant updates its pricing structure for the local market.
Bursa Malaysia Faces Sixth Week Of Foreign Outflows Amid Market Caution
Foreign institutional investors have offloaded RM160.3 million in local equities as selling pressure continues for the sixth consecutive week.
Bursa Malaysia Slides As Middle East Tensions Shake Investor Confidence
The FBM KLCI opened in the red this morning as rising oil prices and regional market jitters dented local sentiment.
United Asiapac Energy Begins ACE Market Journey With Flat Debut
The energy company entered the Bursa Malaysia ACE Market at its initial public offering price before seeing a marginal dip in early trading activity.
Ringgit Gains Ground as Investors Await Pivotal US Federal Reserve Decision
The local currency saw a marginal uptick against the US dollar this morning as global markets prepare for upcoming monetary policy announcements.
Disney+ Malaysia To Launch New Streaming App On 7 October
Existing subscribers will migrate to a refreshed platform next month, though personal data like watchlists and profiles will not be transferred.
Jaecoo J8 Pushes Chassis Limits During Sepang Off-Road Media Challenge
Journalists tested the flagship J8 SUV’s torque vectoring and adaptive suspension across challenging terrain at a recent closed-course event in Sepang.
Grab and GXS Bank Launch Joint Financing Suite to Boost EV Adoption
The partnership aims to lower financial and operational hurdles for Grab driver-partners transitioning to electric vehicles.
Digital Ministry Appoints Board to Lead National AI Agency
The government has officially established the inaugural leadership for AI Malaysia Berhad to steer the nation’s strategic artificial intelligence agenda.
French Engineering Giant Segula Technologies Sets Sights on Malaysian Regional Hub
The international engineering firm is establishing a presence in Malaysia with an initial recruitment drive for 50 skilled positions.
George Kent Partners with Extreme Vision to Deploy Agentic AI in Malaysia
The engineering firm is set to distribute Hong Kong-listed Extreme Vision’s autonomous AI solutions across Malaysia and the broader ASEAN market.
Health Ministry Pushes For Integrated Trauma Care Network Nationwide
The Ministry of Health is initiating a strategic overhaul to bridge the long-standing trauma care disparity between Peninsular Malaysia and the Borneo states.
Bursa Malaysia May Mandate Corporate Value Up Programme by 2027
Participation in the exchange’s corporate value enhancement initiative could move from voluntary to compulsory if adoption rates fail to meet expectations.
Netflix Increases Subscription Rates Across All Tiers In Malaysia
The streaming giant has updated its local pricing structure, resulting in monthly cost increases of up to RM7 for Malaysian subscribers.
Energy Stocks Buck Market Trend As Bursa Banking Sector Faces Selling Pressure
While Petronas Chemicals led a charge for energy-linked counters, broad selling pressure on Bursa Malaysia saw financial and insurance stocks retreat.
Anwar Secures New Indian Investment Pledges to Boost Economic Growth
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s latest round of meetings in New Delhi signals a deepening industrial partnership aimed at accelerating Malaysia’s domestic development.
Samaiden Group MD Offloads 10 Million Shares in RM18.5 Million Deal
Group managing director Datuk Ir Chow Pui Hee has trimmed her stake in the renewable energy firm, Bursa Malaysia filings reveal.
Penang Targets Tangible Public Gains From Record RM17.3 Billion Investment Surge
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stresses that record-breaking manufacturing investments must translate into improved local infrastructure and living standards for Penangites.
Formula 1 Return to Sepang Projected to Inject RM1.3 Billion Into Economy
Hosting the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix is expected to provide a significant multi-sector boost to the Malaysian economy this October.
Social Media Dominates News Consumption as Malaysians Pivot Away from Traditional Media
Digital platforms have officially surpassed television and conventional news websites as the primary source of information for the Malaysian public.
