Bursa Malaysia Stays Up On Bargain Hunting of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended slightly higher on Monday, supported by bargain hunting in selected blue chips as concerns over the West Asia conflict eased amid retreating oil prices.

AirAsia Malaysia Renews Air Operator Certificate, Valid Until Sept 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Malaysia has successfully renewed its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), which is valid until Sept 30, 2029.

PM Anwar Visits China For Multi-Dimensional Mission Of Diplomacy, Digital Trade And TVET

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou beginning Tuesday is aimed at deepening economic ties, advancing digital trade frameworks and highlighting the importance of technical talent development.

Internal Auditors Must Reskill As AI, Data Analytics Transform Profession

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Internal auditors need to continuously reskill in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and emerging technologies as the profession evolves from a traditional compliance-focused function into a more strategic advisory role.

ASEAN’s Next Integration Phase Could Draw On NIMP 2030 Principles - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s next stage of economic integration could draw on the principles underpinned by Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia’s Key Index Rebounds 0.31 Pct At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rebounded to close the morning session 0.31 per cent higher, paring earlier losses on persistent buying in heavyweights, particularly banking stocks.

PIDM Sharpens Crisis-readiness Drive To Protect Depositors Under 2026-2028 Plan

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) is sharpening its crisis-readiness agenda under the PIDM Corporate Plan 2026-2028, with a stronger focus on resolution resilience, digital safeguards and continued protection for depositors and policy owners when a member institution runs into difficulty.

Kenanga Raises 2026 Export Growth Forecast To 28.5 Pct, Sees RM2 Trillion Mark

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd raised its 2026 export growth forecast to 28.5 per cent (2025: 6.6 per cent) from 19.0 per cent, with export value on track to exceed the RM2.0 trillion mark this year.

Bursa Mixed In Early Trade, FBM KLCI Opens Lower

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened mixed on Monday as investors weighed firmer regional markets against lingering concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish stance and elevated US Treasury yields, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) edging lower.

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 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.