EU-Malaysia FTA To Anchor Deeper Strategic Ties Amid Global Volatility - Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) is positioning the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a central pillar in its broader strategy to deepen economic and geopolitical partnerships in ASEAN countries.

CIMB Downgrades Recommendations On Petronas Chemicals To ‘Hold’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has downgraded its recommendation for Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PChem) to a "Hold” from “Buy”.

MPOGCF, SOP Forge Landmark MoU To Integrate Biodiversity Conservation In Oil Palm Sector

MIRI, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF) and Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (SOP) have formalised a landmark partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in the integration of biodiversity conservation within Malaysia’s oil palm sector. 

Malaysia Autoshow 2025 Opens, Showcasing Next-gen Vehicles And Technologies

SERDANG, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS2025) kicked off today, showcasing the latest models and technologies from both global and local automotive industry leaders. 

Empty Skies On Radar As Global Airlines Reroute, Cancel Flights Amid Pakistan Airspace Closure

Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to close lower today, as profit-taking emerged in selected financial services counters, amid cautious sentiment on the regional market, an analyst said. 

Science & Technology, Innovations To Drive ASEAN’s Digital And Green Economy Vision - Tengku Zafrul

SERDANG, May 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must embrace science and technology and produce innovations to power up the region’s digital and green economy visions sustainably, in order to achieve its ambition of becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030.

Perodua To Produce EV By October, Launch By Year-end -- CEO

SERDANG, May 8 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) aims to finalise production of its first electric vehicle (EV) car by October, with plans to bring it to market by the end of this year.

Fibromat Makes Lacklustre Debut On ACE Market

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Fibromat (M) Bhd made a lacklustre debut on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market today, following its transfer from the LEAP Market.

Ringgit Opens Stronger Vs Greenback As Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, supported by renewed buying interest after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates unchanged overnight, with analysts anticipating potential rate cuts later this year, said an economist.

AirAsia Malaysia Suspends Amritsar Flights Following Airport Closure

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Malaysia has temporarily suspended flights to and from Amritsar, India, following the closure of Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport.

Digital Penang, FinHero Partner To Expand Financing Access For MSMEs

GEORGE TOWN, May 7 (Bernama) -- Digital Penang Sdn Bhd and Sisters Inspire Sdn Bhd's fintech solutions provider unit, FinHero, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to financing for Penang’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).