Bursa Malaysia Lower at Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded lower at mid-morning as sentiments and risk appetites remained subdued after a Wall Street sell-off overnight. 

Budget 2025: Call For Government To Address Labour Shortage In Automotive, EV Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Additional funding should be allocated to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) in the upcoming Budget 2025 for electric vehicle (EV) skills training to attract interest and address the current workforce shortage in the automotive sector, particularly in EV technology.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Mixed But Turns Lower Thereafter

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened mixed today but turned lower thereafter, tracking Wall Street's overnight performance which closed lower after its recent rally, said an analyst. 

FBM KLCI Ends Higher On Buying In Selected Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s market bellwether finished higher today, thanks to mild buying in consumer products and services, telecommunications and banking stocks, amid a mixed regional market performance.

Path To Sustainable Future Requires Collective Action -- Fadillah Yusof

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The path to a sustainable future is clear, but it requires collective action, effective international partnership and unwavering commitment, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today. 

Malaysia Should Seize Opportunity In Global Medical Devices Market - Chang

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian innovators and manufacturers should seize the opportunity to tap into the immense potential of the global medical devices industry, which is projected to reach nearly US$800 billion by 2030, says Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Chang Lih Kang.

Penang's Silicon Island Project On Right Track In Its First Year

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- One year after development work started, the Silicon Island project here has progressed as scheduled, with the interests of the people of Penang especially fishermen taken care of.

Skills-related Underemployment Shows Declining Trend

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The skills-related underemployment (SRU) rate has continued to fall in line with improvements in the country's education level, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Melaka Targets 70 Pct GTP Area To Be Filled With Investors Within Two Years

MELAKA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government is aiming for approximately 70 per cent of the 186-hectare German Technology Park (GTP) currently under construction in Ayer Keroh, to be filled by investors within two years.

BlueScope’s ASEAN Award To Honour Regional Excellence In Steel Architecture

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- NS BlueScope announced the 2024 BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN is now open to projects harnessing the company’s steel in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

FBM KLCI Stays Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) stayed higher at midday on continuous buying interest in selected heavyweights, an analyst said.

Government To Look Into A 'Scorecard' For High-quality Investments - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government is looking at having a clear scorecard focused on high-quality investments and incentives to align with the National Investment Aspirations (NIA) and New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP), said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).