MIDA Partners With HLB Islamic To Strengthen SME Entrepreneurs In Northern Region

SUNGAI PETANI, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Hong Leong Islamic Bank Bhd (HLB Islamic) today organised a special forum to strengthen the ecosystem and access of small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in the Northern Region.

Chery’s iCAUR Targets Europe With Urban Outdoor Vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Chery Group announced its vehicle brand iCAUR is preparing to launch in Europe as it promotes its Urban Outdoor mobility concept ahead of its 2026 International Business Summit.

MIDA Facilitated Approval Of Tax Incentives For 220 Johor Projects In 2025

JOHOR BAHRU, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) facilitated the approval of tax exemptions and incentives for 220 projects in Johor, reinforcing the Federal Government's commitment to the state's industrial growth in 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Higher As AI Optimism, Firm Commodities Offset Geopolitical Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at mid-afternoon, rising 0.33 per cent, supported by gains in artificial intelligence (AI)-related and metals-linked counters, as stalled US-Iran talks heightened concerns over supply disruptions, thereby underpinning commodity prices.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday On Buying Support In Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, supported by buying in heavyweights, led by Press Metal, Telekom Malaysia and Petronas Chemicals.

Local Institutions Extend Net Buying Streak To Two Weeks, Net Inflows At RM534.2 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended to a two-week net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia, recording net inflows of RM534.2 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) today. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Interest In Semiconductor-related Counters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday amid renewed interest as Malaysia is seen benefitting from increased data centre investments due to its reputation as a strategically secure hub, following stronger-than-expected earnings from US chip giant Intel Corp.

Former Bernama English Sub-editor Teoh Hock Siew Passes Away

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Former English sub-editor of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Teoh Hock Siew passed away on April 25 at the age of 80.

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Energy Landscape, Pushes Focus Towards Energy Security

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia is reshaping the global energy landscape, underscoring that energy security for import-dependent regions is no longer about efficiency but resilience under sustained disruption.

Miri Oil And Gas Hub To Boost Industry Ecosystem - Abang Johari

MIRI, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government is proposing the development of oil and gas-based support services to strengthen the state’s upstream and downstream ecosystem.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Sideways Between 1,700 And 1,730 Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index is likely to move sideways within the 1,700–1,730 range next week, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng.

Manforce Group's Public Portion of IPO Oversubscribed By 3.47 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Manforce Group Bhd's public portion of its initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 3.47 times, in conjunction with its transfer of listing from the LEAP Market to the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.