Anaqua: AI Drives Surge In Semiconductor Patenting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Anaqua has unveiled key findings from its 2026 Semiconductor Industry Patent Report: AI & Innovation Trends report, revealing a market undergoing structural transformation, driven significantly by the demands of artificial intelligence (AI).

MBSB Sees Ringgit Supported By Resilient Fundamentals, Maintains RM4.01 2026 Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects the ringgit to remain supported by Malaysia’s relatively resilient economic fundamentals, although short-term movements are likely to remain sensitive to United States (US) monetary policy expectations and broader risk sentiment.

IILM’s US$1.353 Bln Short-Term Sukuk Oversubscribed By 2.43 Times 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) today announced the reissuance of US$1.353 billion (US$1=RM4.03) in short-term sukuk, attracting strong and diversified demand from investors across its network of Islamic financial institutions.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, supported by stronger Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices. 

Peregrine Cold Logistics Enters Indonesia With Joint Venture 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Peregrine Cold Logistics (Peregrine), Asia’s unified cold storage and logistics platform, has entered Indonesia through a joint venture with Indonesian real estate developer Sinar Primera to acquire and develop tier-one cold storage assets across the country.

Petronas' Upstream Capex To Recover In FY2027 Amid Rising Energy Security Investments -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) upstream capital expenditure (capex) will recover in the financial year ending Dec 31, 2027, alongside rising energy security investments across the region, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) today.

Malaysian Manufacturing Sector Posts Slight Improvements In August -- PMI Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted above the neutral mark of 50.0 that separates growth from contraction for a third straight month in August.

Global Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9 Pct In July - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- Global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), grew 3.9 per cent in July from a year earlier, while international demand rose 4.7 per cent, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.

CIMB Targets 5-6 Pct Loan Growth For FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is targeting loan growth of around 5-6 per cent for FY2026, with strong demand from the data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors supporting its wholesale business.

Gold Futures Expected To Hold Firm Next Week On Lower Rate-Hike Odds

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) --Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain supported next week, with spot gold prices seen hovering around US$4,590 to US$4,610 per troy ounce amid reduced expectations of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike.

CPO Futures Likely To Maintain Bullish Bias Next Week On Tighter Supply Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to maintain a bullish bias next week, supported by firm fundamentals and expectations of tighter supply.

Malaysia Secures RM218.5 Bln In Approved Investments In 1h 2026 - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up 11.7 per cent from RM195.5 billion in the same period last year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).