Anwar’s Kishore Kumar Rendition Makes Waves In India As BRICS Visit Boosts Diplomatic, Investment Ties

From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and economic engagements.

Malaysia Stronger Today After Major Fiscal Reforms - SC Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a stronger position than a decade ago, thanks to major fiscal decisions by the government, such as subsidy cuts and a focus on economic development, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

MoneyHero Reports US$15.8 Mln Q2 Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited (MoneyHero), a technology- and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, reported revenue of US$15.8 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, down 13 per cent year-over-year (YoY). (US$1=RM4.06)

MIDA Builds Broader Ecosystem Around Malaysia’s Data Centre Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is strengthening the broader ecosystem around Malaysia’s data centre industry to help local companies build capabilities and participate in areas including engineering, construction, electrical systems, cooling, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and logistics.

Kedah DPMM Strengthens Regional Networking Via IMT-GT Event

ALOR SETAR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) Kedah chapter is strengthening its business networking and exploring new global markets through the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Business Matching 2026 session held in Medan, Indonesia, last week.

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.42 Pct At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning trading session 0.42 per cent higher, lifted by bargain hunting in selected heavyweights after trading bearish for most of last week.

MOF's Budget Tour To Get Industrial, NGO And People's Input - Amir Hamzah

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is conducting a budget tour to gather views and suggestions from industry players, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and members of the public nationwide as it prepares for Budget 2027.

Timber Exports Reach RM9.4 Bln For January-June 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s timber industry continues to contribute significantly to exports, reaching RM9.4 billion between January and June 2026, while its average annual export value exceeds RM20 billion.

SC Developing Sukuk Prisma SDG To Fund Climate Adaptation, Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is developing a new shariah-based framework, known as Sukuk Prisma SDG, to facilitate non-ringgit sukuk issuances that support climate adaptation, resilience and other national sustainable development priorities.

AWL Eyes Steady Palm Oil Imports From Malaysia, Explores Branded Exports Growth

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- AWL Agri Business Ltd, one of India's largest food and fast-moving consumer goods companies, said it will continue to source the bulk of its palm oil requirements from Malaysia and is exploring opportunities to expand branded consumer exports to the Malaysian market.

Services, Manufacturing Sectors Record Highest Investment Value In Selangor -- Exco

PORT KLANG, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The services and manufacturing sectors were the highest contributors to investment value in Selangor for the first half of this year.

Malaysia Committed To Strengthening Cooperation To Expand ASEAN Sub-Regional Economic Opportunities – Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to strengthening regional cooperation in the field of renewable energy and connectivity as an effort to expand economic opportunities at the sub-regional level of ASEAN, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.