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Economy

Plantation, Utilities, Healthcare Sectors Attract RM299.6 Mln Foreign Inflows Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The plantation, utilities and healthcare sectors have attracted a combined net foreign inflow of RM299.6 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

ASEAN Supply Chain Council Enters New Phase As Permanent ASEAN-BAC Working Structure

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Supply Chain Council has entered a new phase as it transitions into a permanent working structure under the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC).

Rayani Air To Fly Again In 2027 With Focus On Haj, Umrah Charters

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Rayani Air Sdn Bhd has announced its return under new management, with a new business model focusing exclusively on shariah-compliant haj and umrah charter flights which are scheduled to begin in 2027.

Transboundary Haze: Beyond The Hotspots And Palm Oil Debate

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.

Malaysia's E-Sports Boom: From Gaming Passion To Digital Economy Opportunities

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.

Malaysia Must Capitalise On Motorsport 'Spillovers' For Talent, Technology -- Jazeman Jaafar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Jazeman Firhan Jaafar, 33, has spent more than two decades in motorsport, from racing internationally and coming within reach of a Formula One seat to competing at Le Mans.

MSMEs, Local Traders Must Be Empowered To Benefit From Economic Growth -- Armizan

BATU KAWAN, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government wants to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local traders so they can become key contributors to national economic growth and benefit from sustained economic expansion, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

New TDM Project To Drive Transformation Of Malaysia’s Tooling Industry

SHAH ALAM, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s tool, die and mould (TDM) industry is set to enter a new phase of digital transformation and global competitiveness with the launch of the NEW TDM Project next month.

Malaysian SMEs Need To Adapt To Penetrate China Market

From Siti Fauziah Hasan

NANNING (China), Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to penetrate the China market need to adapt their products, packaging and marketing strategies to local preferences to improve product acceptance and competitiveness.

Malaysia’s 2026 Export Growth May Exceed 22 Pct Forecast -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s full-year export growth could exceed the current 22 per cent forecast in 2026 if the strong momentum continues in the coming months, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.

Jati Tinggi Wins RM72.84 Mln Data Centre Power Infrastructure Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Jati Tinggi Group Bhd’s (JTGroup) wholly-owned subsidiary, Jati Tinggi Holding Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM72.84 million contract to undertake critical power infrastructure works for a data centre development in Selangor.

MBSB Investment Bank Maintains Malaysia's 2026 Inflation Forecast At 2.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) maintains Malaysia headline inflation forecast to grow by 2.0 per cent for 2026 from 1.4 per cent in 2025, reflecting still-contained year-to-date inflation despite persistent upside risks.