Private Sector Must Play Active Role If F1 Returns To Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The private sector must play an active role to ensure Malaysia gained positive economic spillovers from hosting Formula One (F1) races should the country decide to bring back the prestigious motorsport event, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

23rd China-ASEAN Expo Attracts 3,432 Enterprises From 73 Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The five-day 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) concluded in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, attracting 3,432 enterprises from 73 countries and regions to an exhibition spanning 170,000 square metres.

Kioxia Adds Direct Liquid Cooling Models To Enterprise SSDs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation has added direct liquid cooling (DLC) models to its KIOXIA CM9 Series enterprise solid-state drive (SSD) lineup to support cold-plate-enabled server designs.

Bumiputera Companies Must Evolve From Suppliers To Technology Owners, Industry Leaders – Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bumiputera companies need to evolve from suppliers to strategic partners, technology owners and industry leaders.

Labuan Chamber Seeks Targeted Tax Relief, Clearer Policies After Budget 2027

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Chamber of Commerce has called for targeted tax relief and clearer policies to address the island’s business challenges following the announcement of Budget 2027, particularly those affecting local producers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States inflation data due tomorrow, an analyst said.

HIS TIZA To Buy 30 Pct Stake In Mentiga For RM21 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- HIS TIZA Pahang Sdn Bhd (HTP) is acquiring a 30 per cent stake in Pahang-based plantation group Mentiga Corporation Bhd for RM21 million in cash from its largest shareholder, Amanah Saham Pahang Bhd (ASPA).

RedPlanet’s IPO Public Portion Oversubscribed 85.28 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian public portion of RedPlanet Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 85.28 times, with 7,031 applications for 1.77 billion shares worth approximately RM336.72 million received.

Toshiba Launches Four eFuse ICs For Low-Voltage Power Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba), a supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, has launched four electronic fuses (eFuse ICs) under its TCKE5 Series, integrating multiple functions to protect power supply lines.

Budget 2027's 3.3 Pct Fiscal Deficit Target Achievable - Tengku Zafrul

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is capable of achieving its fiscal deficit target of 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) under Budget 2027, provided the assumptions underpinning the budget hold amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Bargain Hunting Continues In Banking And Healthcare Stocks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu & Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Tuesday as bargain hunting continued in banking and healthcare stocks amid a mixed performance in major Asian equities. 

Vantiva Unveils 50G PON Device For Ultra-High-Speed Fibre Networks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Vantiva, a global technology leader in connected home solutions, has unveiled a 50-gigabit passive optical network (50G PON) optical network terminal (ONT) designed to support higher-capacity fibre broadband networks and future data demands.