Malaysia Must Stay Competitive With Mega Events Like F1 -- Former SIC Chief

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) — Hosting mega events such as the Formula One Grand Prix (F1 GP) is vital for Malaysia’s competitiveness and global standing, but bringing it back should only happen with a well-coordinated national strategy, said former Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief Datuk Razlan Razali.

CIFTIS 2025: Bank Of China To Unveil "Mifang Card" For Tourists, AI Finance Tool

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- At the upcoming China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), scheduled for Sept 10 to 14 at Shougang Park, Bank of China will debut its "Mifang Card", a financial product designed to ease transactions for foreign tourists in China.

Plan To Extend ECRL To Rantau Panjang Still In Initial Discussion Stage - Anwar

From Voon Miaw Ping

BEIJING, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The proposal to extend the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, bordering the Thai border is still in the initial discussion stage, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

SEDC Energy In Talks To Export Solid Green Hydrogen

KUCHING, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), through its new energy arm, SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDCE), is in discussions with several potential offtakers for the export of green hydrogen in solid form.

PNB Confirms Ongoing Talks On Highway Assets, Process Still At Early Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) today confirmed that discussions are ongoing with several parties regarding its highway assets in Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (Prolintas).

Malaysia Explores Nuclear, Wind And Gas Solutions In Energy Transition Talks With South Korea

BUSAN, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively exploring best practices and the capabilities of clean energy and power plants, including nuclear and wind turbines, to suit the country’s needs, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade In Cautious Mode With Downward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a downward bias, driven by ongoing market volatility and various global uncertainties.

Gold Futures End Lower On Positive Signals From US-Ukraine Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower on Monday, following positive signals from the United States (US)-Ukraine talks, which capped the potential for further gains in gold.

Rubber Market Rebounds To Close Higher, Tracking Regional Rubber Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market rebounded to close higher on Tuesday, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains, Opens Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, extending yesterday’s gains, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweights amid cautious sentiments on the global economic outlook, a dealer said.

Ringgit Rebounds To Open Slightly Higher Vs US Dollar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar and major currencies, despite the US dollar’s uptrend amidst the United States (US)-Ukraine talk, said an analyst. 

Malaysia Concludes FTA Talks With S. Korea, Signing Expected In October – Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea and is expected to sign the agreement in October, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.