GEORGE TOWN, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Penang secured RM2.3 billion in approved investments in the medical technology (MedTech) sector from 2021 to the first quarter of 2026, involving 40 projects and creating nearly 4,500 jobs, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian coffee chain OldTown White Coffee has not ruled out a return to Singapore following the announcement of the permanent closure of its Kallang Wave outlet here.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, tracking regional markets after Wall Street’s positive performance overnight, led by megacap technology shares on solid artificial intelligence (AI) investment and earnings momentum.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The development of Carey Island and Midport will not affect the Port of Tanjung Pelepas’ (PTP) role, as each port has its own specialisation and distinct development concept, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Curia Global Inc (Curia), a global contract, development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced a strategic investment to expand its sterile active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing capabilities for steroid and non-steroid products at its facility in Valladolid, Spain.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The financial sector has prevented approximately RM1.9 billion in attempted fraudulent transactions in the first half of 2026, surpassing the RM1.2 billion prevented throughout 2025.
By Yeoh Cheng Guan
Partner, Indirect Tax, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- As Budget 2027 approaches, discussions on Malaysia’s indirect tax landscape are once again taking centre stage.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The banking industry and PayNet are working towards introducing industry-wide fraud alert capabilities, with pilot testing involving selected banks targeted for the first half (1H) of 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Guardsquare, a provider of mobile application security, has opened its first physical office in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in Singapore, strengthening its presence in a market where demand for mobile application and API security is growing.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, in sync with Wall Street's positive overnight momentum, as muted oil prices following a recovery in West Asia crude exports offset a continued sell-off in US Treasuries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia provided a boost to tourism and services activity in the fourth quarter (Q4), while its overall financial impact will be important in assessing the economic viability of hosting Formula One (F1) races in Malaysia on a permanent basis, economists said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, although the greenback remained supported by expectations of higher US interest rates.
