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.

Sarawak Eyes Role As Regional Hub For Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductors

KUCHING, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government has reaffirmed its commitment to position the state as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, anchored on renewable energy, strong infrastructure, and talent development.

JS Solar IPO Oversubscribed 48.32 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- JS Solar Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 48.32 times ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, scheduled for Sept 23, 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Rises After Pause, Fed Cut Eyed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday after pausing the previous day, tracking global gains as investors grew more confident that the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut rates next week.

English Proficiency Drives Malaysia’s Global Competitiveness - AMCHAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) says that strengthening English language skills, particularly for new entrants to the workforce, is crucial to unlocking opportunities, fostering innovation and enhancing Malaysia’s long-term competitiveness in global supply chains.

IILM Reissues US$960 Mln Short-term Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has completed the reissuance of an aggregate US$960 million (US$1=RM4.21) short-term sukuk across three different tenors of one, three, and six months.

Ringgit Holds Steady Versus Greenback Ahead Of US CPI Report

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the American dollar and strengthened versus other major currencies at the close on Thursday, as investors awaited the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due later tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Finishes In The Red On Profit-Taking After Three-day Rally

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished today’s session in the red as investors locked in profits after a three-day rally, while most regional indexes ended broadly higher after the US producer price inflation came in unexpectedly softer for August.

TVET Is Frontline Solution To Equip Malaysia’s Workforce For High-growth Industries -- Economist

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must be viewed as a critical frontline solution to equip Malaysia’s workforce with skills for high-growth industries such as semiconductors, renewable energy and electric vehicles, said an economist.

Malaysia Ready To Lead The Integrated Halal-Islamic Finance Economy - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to take the lead in building an integrated halal–Islamic finance economy that will deliver inclusive growth and prosperity, not only for Muslims, but also for the global community, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

Aerospace Industry Targets RM30 Bln Revenue This Year - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry is optimistic that aerospace industry revenue will reach RM30 billion this year, up from RM25.1 billion recorded in 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Slips 0.5 Pct At Midday After Three-day Rally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, slipping 0.5 per cent as investors locked in profits after a three-day rally.