FBM KLCI Rebounds On Bargain Hunting In Line With Regional Peers, Wall Street

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from yesterday’s losses to close higher Tuesday, driven by bargain-hunting amidst the positive momentum on Wall Street overnight and most regional markets.

EAIC Completes Probe Into DOE Officers Over Port Klang e-Waste Containers

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has concluded its investigation into allegations of misconduct involving officers from the Department of Environment (DOE) who authorised the release of e-waste containers at Westport, Port Klang.

TechStore Inks Underwriting Agreement With M&A Securities For Upcoming IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Information technology (IT) services provider, TechStore Bhd (TechStore) has signed an underwriting agreement with M & A Securities Sdn Bhd for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Innovative iHerb Wellness Hub To Empower Personal Health Journeys

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Online retailer for health and wellness products, iHerb, has launched its iHerb Wellness Hub, an online multimedia destination for wellness, fitness, nutrition, beauty, and more.

LYC Healthcare Targets Nasdaq Listing For Cayman Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- LYC Healthcare Bhd (LYC) has announced plans to list its subsidiary, LYC Healthcare (Cayman) Ltd (LYC Cayman), on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

KRI Calls For Redefinition Of B40, M40, T20 To Address Economic Vulnerabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Research Institute's (KRI) latest study finds that the current classification of the Bottom 40 (B40), Middle 40 (M40), and Top 20 (T20) income groups does not accurately reflect the true economic stratification of Malaysian households.

Weak Start As Bursa Malaysia Wraps Up 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened slightly higher but reversed course, tracking weaker Wall Street performance overnight.  

Kenanga IB Projects TIV To Rise To 805,000 Units In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) projects a total industry volume (TIV) of 805,000 units for the automotive industry in 2025, a marginal increase from an estimated 800,000 units in 2024.

Pacific Prime CXA's Flex Portal Wins Bronze For Best HR Management System (SMB)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Global employee benefits specialist, Pacific Prime CXA’s Flex Portal was honoured with the Bronze Award for Best HR Management System (SMB) at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards, presented by Human Resources Online in Singapore.

FPAM Welcomes BNM Premium Cap - Urges Long-term Healthcare Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) has welcomed Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to cap annual premium increases for medical insurance and takaful at 10 per cent. 

GDA Stands Firm On RM11 Offer For MAHB Despite Directors' Rejection

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA), the consortium proposing to privatise Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), remains steadfast on its RM11 per share offer price, despite recommendations from independent directors to reject it.

New Investment Incentive Framework: A Leap Towards High-Income Economy

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The New Investment Incentive Framework, announced in Budget 2025, marks Malaysia’s bold move to position itself as a high-income nation by prioritising high-value sectors, mainly in digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) within the digital economy.