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Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Rising Oil Prices, Elevated Bond Yields

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by moderate selling pressure interspersed with buying activity as renewed hikes in oil prices and elevated global bond yields dampened investor sentiment, said an analyst.

Yeahka Executive Highlights AI’s Role In Reshaping Payments

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Yeahka Ltd, through its international payment brand YeahPay, highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping payment platforms as consumer discovery, decision-making and transactions increasingly converge. 

Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Could Hit 5.7 Pct On Stronger Manufacturing, Investments -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy could expand by an average 5.7 per cent in 2026, exceeding official forecasts, driven by stronger manufacturing, construction and investments, said two economists.

Housing Affordability Should Reflect Overall Cost Of Living - Propertyguru

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Housing affordability should be assessed based on the overall cost of living, including rent or mortgage payments, transport, utilities, maintenance and access to everyday needs, said online property marketplaces.

Malaysia Airlines Inks Three MoUs; Deepening China Market Engagement

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has inked three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Huawei, Weixin Pay, and TravelSky Technology Ltd, strengthening its digital presence in China, while reinforcing Kuala Lumpur’s position as a gateway to Malaysia and the wider region.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Weaker Sentiment Towards Petrochemical Stocks

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights and weaker sentiment towards petrochemical stocks as oil prices continued to slide, said an analyst.

Budget 2027: Construction, AI, Infrastructure Sectors To Benefit - Moomoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027, to be tabled on Oct 9, is expected to benefit the construction and building materials sectors, based on current market consensus of RM85 billion to RM90 billion in development expenditure, according to Moomoo.

Africa Emerges As Key Growth Market For Halal Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Africa is emerging as an important growth market for the global halal industry, presenting vast opportunities for Malaysian exporters across a wide range of consumer products.

CTOS Digital Detects Unauthorised Access To Consumer Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- CTOS Digital Bhd has detected unauthorised access to a specific environment supporting its consumer business.

Equativ Becomes Technology Partner For ChatGPT Ads

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Equativ, an independent end-to-end media platform, has become a technology partner of ChatGPT Ads, enabling brands and agencies to advertise on the platform through bespoke ad formats, layouts and messaging tailored to different stages of the customer journey.

Yeahka’s YeahPay Expands Merchant Services To Seven Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Yeahka Limited, a payment-based technology platform, announced that its international payment business, YeahPay, is working with Stripe to expand merchant services to seven markets.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished trading higher on Tuesday, supported by continued bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off, in line with regional and global market performance as investors awaited the meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington later this week.