New Performance-Based Incentive Framework Ensures Rewards Tied To Achievements -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The New Performance-Based Incentive Framework will ensure actual achievements can be measured and encouraged, with incentives granted only when set performance targets are met, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MoneyX, Mandrill Tech Launch Nation’s First AI-Powered Smart CRM Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- MoneyX and Mandrill Tech Sdn Bhd have launched the nation's first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Net7, which is built around business card intelligence.

MATRADE Leads Malaysia's Debut At Egypt Energy 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is spearheading Malaysia’s maiden participation at Egypt Energy 2025, scheduled for Oct 14-16, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Late Selling As Investors Turn Cautious

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to close lower on Tuesday, weighed down by late selling in selected heavyweight counters as investors turned cautious amid a regional downtrend.

Malaysian SMEs To Benefit From Budget 2026 Boost For JS-SEZ - Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- An additional RM200 million allocated to the Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF) under Budget 2026 can be leveraged by Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Eco Expo Asia 2025 To Spotlight Green Innovations For Carbon Neutrality 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The 20th edition of Eco Expo Asia, themed “Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”, will be held from Oct 28 to 31 at AsiaWorld-Expo, featuring more than 300 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions.

AIM Congress To Hold First Overseas Edition In Shanghai, China

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Organizing Committee of AIM Congress, the world’s leading investment platform, has announced the launch of AIM China Chapter 2025, marking the platform’s first international expansion outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

FE Green PET Secures RM150 Mln In Sustainable Financing From HSBC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Taiwan’s Far Eastern New Century Group (FENC), through wholly-owned subsidiary FE Green PET (M) Sdn Bhd (FE Green PET), has secured RM150 million in green and sustainability-linked financing from HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback, Other Currencies On Improved Local Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on improved local market sentiment, supported by positive remarks from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and expectations of a shift in US Federal Reserve policy, analysts said.

World Bank Positive On Malaysia's Fiscal Consolidation Strategy

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The World Bank acknowledged the government’s efforts to safeguard Malaysia’s long-term fiscal sustainability but maintained a cautious stance on the lower development expenditure (DE) outlined in Budget 2026.

Bank Negara Malaysia To Adopt MYOR-i As Mandatory Islamic Benchmark Rate From July 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will adopt the Malaysian Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i) as the mandatory reference rate for all Islamic financial products beginning July 1, 2027, marking a major structural reform in the country’s Islamic finance landscape.

Malaysia's Recognition As Global Islamic Finance Hub Reflects Ethical Foundations -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted that Malaysia is consistently recognised as a trusted global Islamic finance hub, where investors find stability, clarity, and opportunity, reflecting the country’s ethical foundations in the sector.