Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday, In Line With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, in line with regional peers on caution over US tariffs.

Onn Hafiz: Johor Govt Drafting Masterplan For JS-SEZ

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Government is currently drafting a masterplan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment Ahead Of US FOMC Meeting Minutes

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pulled back from yesterday’s modest gains to close slightly lower on Wednesday, with weakness observed in more than half of the key index components, as investor sentiment remained uncertain ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Weaker Futures, Stronger Ringgit

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, influenced by a downtrend in regional rubber futures markets and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower Amid Mixed Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower due to continuous selling in selected heavyweights and small-cap stocks amid mixed sentiment among regional peers.

IMFC-J To Drive Realisation Of Investments Into JS-SEZ -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The opening of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) represents a significant milestone in streamlining investment processes for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Malaysia’s AI Data Centre Development To Be Impacted By Recent US Restrictions -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to face challenges in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres due to the recent restrictions by the United States (US) on AI chip exports, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Logistics Sector Must Take Advantage Of Govt Support To Adopt Industry 4.0 - Loke

SUBANG JAYA, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The logistics sector must take advantage of government support, such as the income tax exemption for smart logistics complexes, to further uplift the sector and encourage the adoption of Industry 4.0 technology, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. 

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

The Scaling Heights: The IPO Readiness Conference Helps SMEs Navigate Opportunities And Challenges Of Going Public

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Scaling Heights: The IPO Readiness Conference has served as a platform for small and medium enterprise (SME) owners to explore their readiness to raise funds from the capital market, as well as the opportunities and challenges of going public.

IMFC-J, A Game-changer In Johor's Investment Landscape - Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Investment Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) is a game-changer in the investment landscape of the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index pared its earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Tuesday, driven by late buying in heavyweights and in line with most regional markets.