Penang Records RM18.2 Bln In US Manufacturing Investment Since 2020 -- Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Penang attracted RM18.2 billion in foreign direct investment from the United States (US) in the manufacturing sector between 2020 and the first half of 2026, accounting for 38 per cent of total US investment in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector.

JAC Motors To Locally Assemble T9 PHEV, BEV Pickup Trucks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- JAC Motors’ local pickup truck distributor Evolvelectric Motors Sdn Bhd has entered into an agreement with Feytech Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary FT Assembly Sdn Bhd to locally assemble JAC’s T9 Diesel, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) petrol and battery electric vehicle (BEV) pickup trucks in Malaysia.

New Automotive Investors Could Replace BYD In Tanjong Malim - Perak MB

IPOH, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Perak has confirmed that several automotive companies are interested in investing in KLK TechPark in Tanjong Malim, potentially replacing Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD Company Ltd, which previously withdrew from the project.

QFC, US Chamber Of Commerce Sign MoU To Boost US-Qatar Business Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), an onshore financial and business centre, and the United States (US) Chamber of Commerce have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen commercial and investment engagement between Qatar and the US.

MCBA, MCAH Hold Meeting With Cambodia Commerce Ministry To Strengthen Bilateral Trade, Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA) and the Malaysia Chinese Assembly Hall (MCAH) held a business engagement meeting with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

ACE Market-bound Ecosys Eyes RM39.34 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) --Industrial solutions provider EcoSys (Malaysia) Bhd aims to raise RM39.34 million from an initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market on Oct 14, 2026.

DALI Alliance To Host First Global Summit, Expo In Utrecht Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The DALI Alliance will host the inaugural Global DALI Summit + Expo, DALI 27, on Feb 23-24, 2027, in Utrecht, the Netherlands, bringing together experts from the lighting, smart buildings and smart cities sectors to shape the future of digital lighting control.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower As Investors Take Profits Amid US-Iran Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday as investors took profits in selected heavyweights, paring recent gains amid ongoing United States-Iran talks.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by easing Brent crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns.

Gold Futures End Lower On Firmer US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday as a firmer United States dollar weighed on the precious metal.

Ringgit Closes Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Sentiment

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22  (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading within a narrow range as investors remained cautious ahead of key geopolitical developments this week.

Gree: Dong Mingzhu Receives "Cool Leaders" Award For Sustainable Cooling

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Gree Electric Appliances Chairperson Dong Mingzhu has received the inaugural "Cool Leaders" individual award at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly in Singapore.