Total RM3.8 Bln Financing Approved To Benefit About 6,800 SME Accounts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Financing totalling RM3.8 billion under Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) has been approved as at Sept 30, 2026, benefiting more than 6,800 small and medium enterprise (SME) accounts.

PHB Acquires RM300 Mln Logistics Complex In Penang From Titijaya

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) has acquired a logistics real estate asset in Bayan Lepas Waterfront, Penang, from Titijaya Land Bhd for approximately RM300 million.

Malaysia’s Digital Economy To Reach US$48 Bln GMV In 2026, Matching Vietnam’s Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s digital economy is projected to reach US$48 billion (US$1=RM4.08) in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year, according to the 11th edition of the annual e-Conomy SEA Report 2026. 

Asian Pac To Buy Kuantan Land For RM42.09 Mln, To Develop RM281.3 Mln Commercial Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Asian Pac Holdings Bhd (APHB) has entered into agreements with KotaSAS Sdn Bhd to acquire 8.69 hectares (ha) of leasehold land in Kuantan, Pahang, for RM42.09 million and undertake an adjoining commercial development with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM281.3 million.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close Slightly Higher

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Late buying in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly utility counters, lifted Bursa Malaysia to close marginally higher on Wednesday, in line with regional markets.

No Firm Evidence Linking Malaysian Companies To Indonesia Fires – Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible for fires in Indonesia, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said.

Safran's Negeri Sembilan Facility Produces 27 Pct Of Global Carbon Brake Discs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Safran Group’s carbon brake disc manufacturing facility in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan, accounts for 27 per cent of its global production, underscoring the importance of the Malaysian operation within Safran’s global manufacturing network. 

Malaysia's PPI Up 12 Pct In September 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 12.0 per cent in September 2026, from 10.7 per cent in August 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Key Index Remains Slightly Lower At Midday On Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained slightly lower at midday today, dragged by continued selling in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in the financial services sector. 

Hack The Box Cyber Training Yields 330 Pct ROI - Study 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- A study commissioned by cybersecurity training platform Hack The Box (HTB) and conducted by Forrester Consulting has found that a modelled organisation using the platform achieved a 330 per cent return on investment over three years, recouping its costs in less than six months.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday as market sentiment improved, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street following fresh artificial intelligence (AI)-related funding announcements.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday, supported by bargain hunting activities following the previous day's sell-off.