Ringgit Ends Firmer As Markets See US-Venezuela Tensions As Economically Contained

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as markets reassessed the US–Venezuela episode as politically disruptive but economically contained, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Bucks Regional Trend, CI Down 0.45 Pct On Mild Profit-taking

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday, with the key index slipping 0.45 per cent amid a lack of catalysts and mild profit-taking following recent gains, in contrast with regional markets.  

HERE Technologies, Hyundai AutoEver Expand Online Navigation Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, a global leader in mapping and location data, and Hyundai AutoEver (HAE), the mobility software subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, announced the expansion of their online navigation collaboration for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles at CES 2026.

TII Next-Generation AI Model Outperforms Larger Rivals 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has released the Falcon H1R 7B, a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to make advanced reasoning AI more accessible through a compact, efficient, and openly available format.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Loss At Mid-afternoon Amid Lacklustre Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded mixed at mid-afternoon, with the benchmark index slipping 0.54 per cent amid a lacklustre market, in contrast to mainly higher regional markets. 

Putra Heights Incident: Balancing Safety And Urban Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- When a Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) pipeline ruptured in Putra Heights during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, sending a fireball hundreds of metres into the air, it was a stark reminder of how modern development and critical infrastructure must coexist safely.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Negative At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned negative at mid-morning amid a lack of catalysts. 

REHDA Institute CEO Series 2026 To Focus On Policy Signals Shaping Malaysia's Business Environment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The REHDA Institute CEO Series 2026, scheduled for Jan 15, 2026, at Le Méridien Petaling Jaya, will focus on economic conditions and policy signals shaping Malaysia’s business and investment environment in the year ahead.

BNM Announces Additional RM2.5 Bln Fund For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is providing an additional RM2.5 billion under its fund for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on channelling these funds to first-time borrowers.

FBM KLCI Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The benchmark index for Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed down by index-linked counters led by CIMB and Press Metal. 

Kioxia Unveils BG7 Solid State Drives For PC OEMs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation has introduced the KIOXIA BG7 Series solid state drives (SSDs), its first client SSDs to feature BiCS FLASH generation 8 3D flash memory with CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technology.

MAB Academy's Simulator Building Boosts Aviation Training Leadership-- Loke

SEPANG, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has taken a significant step towards strengthening its aviation training ecosystem with the launch of MAB Academy’s Simulator Building here, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a leading regional aviation hub.