Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday tracking Wall Street which closed broadly higher last week, said an analyst.

Gender Budget Group Urges Bold Gender Equality Measures In Budget 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- A coalition of civil society organisations, academics and experts has called on the government to embed bold, actionable and transformative measures on gender equality in the upcoming Budget 2026.

ASEAN To Diversify, Expand Economic Links Amid Economic Uncertainties - Tengku Zafrul

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN remains proactive in diversifying and expanding its economic links and networks, given the ongoing global and regional economic uncertainties, said ASEAN Economic Ministers’ chair Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today. 

Russia Seeks Halal Meat, Dairy Export Boost To Malaysia

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to increase exports of halal-certified meat and dairy products to Malaysia this year as part of its strategy to deepen bilateral trade, particularly in the food and agriculture sectors.

ASEAN-Canada FTA Talks Set To Conclude Next Year, Poised To Boost Trade And Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Ongoing negotiations for the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), set to be finalised by next year, are expected to strengthen business and investment relations, supporting both sides’ goals of economic growth and trade diversification.

Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship Boosts Investment Appeal Into The Region -- Chris Humphrey

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN this year has reinforced the region’s unity amid global uncertainties and enhanced the country’s profile as a competitive investment destination in Southeast Asia, European Union (EU)-ASEAN Business Council executive director Chris Humphrey said.

Record Growth For 9.9 Mega Brands Sale, LazMall AOV Grows 10 Pct - Lazada

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Lazada Malaysia achieved a record-breaking performance in this year’s 9.9 Mega Brands Sale, with average order value (AOV) on LazMall in Malaysia growing 10 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) compared to 2024.

FBM KLCI Ends Slightly Lower As Focus Shifts To Small-cap Stocks

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) index finished a tad lower on Thursday, with the broader market’s focus shifting to smaller-cap stocks, mainly in the energy, construction, and telecommunication sectors.

Xsolla, Azerbaijan Join Forces To Build Regional Gaming Innovation Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has entered strategic talks with Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Digital Development and Transport to expand its presence in Baku.

Saudi Healthcare Leader Calls For Global Shift: Treat Health As Investment, Not Expense

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Healthcare must be recognised as the world’s most strategic investment in security, prosperity, and resilience—not as a financial burden.

Study Shows Denodo Boosts Data Lakehouse With Higher ROI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Organisations risked leaving millions of dollars on the table and months-long delays in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics initiatives by not augmenting their lakehouse investments with a logical data management platform.

J-FEC, Sanrio Launch 'Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt' To Promote Japan-Grown Produce

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (J-FEC) is teaming up with Sanrio Co Ltd and its character Hello Kitty to launch the interactive digital campaign “Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt”.