Rakuten Trade Lifts 2025 FBM KLCI Target To 1,650

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has raised its FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) target to 1,650 from 1,630 for 2025, buoyed by renewed foreign fund inflows into Asia.

Petronas Positions Gas At The Core Of Asia's Energy Transition

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is accelerating its transformation under Petronas 2.0, reshaping itself for the next decade and beyond. 

Petronas Delivers Malaysia’s First Locally Blended SAF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) --  Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has delivered Malaysia’s first blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), marking its in-house capability and readiness to provide continuous, scalable supply in the country.

Kenanga IB Holds Malaysia's 2025 Manufacturing Growth Forecast At 3.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) is maintaining its 2025 manufacturing growth forecast for Malaysia at 3.9 per cent, down from 4.3 per cent last year, citing a cautious outlook for external trade.

​Kuraray Opens Asia Pacific Technical Center In Singapore To Boost Regional Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kuraray Co Ltd, a global speciality chemicals company headquartered in Tokyo, has established the "Kuraray Asia Pacific Technical Center" in Singapore Science Park to serve as a regional hub for technical support and innovation.

SC, Oman FSA Ink Joint Programme To Boost Capital Market Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Oman today signed a Joint Programme for Capital Market Development Cooperation to advance a strategic partnership between the two authorities.

Xsolla Appoints Head Of Japan To Drive Regional Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, has appointed Eiko Kokubun as Head of Japan, effective Sept 8, to bolster its support for Japanese game developers pursuing international expansion.

Osaka Expo: TNB Champions Malaysia’s Net Zero Vision And ASEAN Energy Integration

OSAKA, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) underscored Malaysia’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and highlighted its role in advancing ASEAN energy integration during Energy Week at Expo 2025 Osaka, held at the Malaysia Pavilion.

Prudential Appoints Kelvin Ang To Lead Life Business In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB) has appointed Malaysian industry veteran Kelvin Ang as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of its life business in Malaysia.

Toyota Sold 62,246 Vehicles As Of August

SHAH ALAM, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) recorded solid sales in August with 9,083 units delivered, bringing its year-to-date total to 62,246 units. 

Wellous, Korea Ginseng Corporation Ink Partnership To Drive Health, Wellness Growth In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Wellous Sdn Bhd, owner of Malaysian health brand Wellous, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC) to explore joint commercial models and market development for the Jung Kwan Jang brand across selected Asian markets.

ACCCIM Calls For Targeted Tax Measures In Budget 2026 To Boost SME Productivity, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has called for targeted tax measures in Budget 2026, including corporate income tax rebates for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and a higher chargeable income threshold of RM1 million for the SME preferential 15 per cent rate.