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.

Automotive Industry’s August TIV Eases 3 Pct, 2H2026 Outlook Remains Positive - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry recorded a three per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) decline in total industry volume (TIV) to 71,428 units in August 2026, but sales momentum is expected to remain positive in the second half of the year (2H2026).

AmFIRST REIT Unit Holders Approve RM331 Mln Menara AmBank Disposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- AmFIRST Real Estate Investment Trust (AmFIRST REIT) unit holders today approved the proposed RM331 million disposal of Menara AmBank, paving the way for the REIT to pursue new acquisitions, including hospital-related assets. 

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.

Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park With RM1.4 Bln GDV Targeted For Completion By 3Q2029

TANJONG MALIM, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The development of the Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park, covering an area of 178.8 hectares with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM1.4 billion, is targeted to be fully completed by the third quarter of 2029.

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 2.75 Pct In Upcoming November Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) on hold at 2.75 per cent at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in November.

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.

CRESS Acceleration Package Strengthens Firm Renewable Supply -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) Acceleration Package is viewed as the most significant enhancement to the framework, with the preferential reduction for firm CRESS reflecting the lower system burden associated with dispatchable renewable supply. 

Plantation, Utilities, Healthcare Sectors Attract RM299.6 Mln Foreign Inflows Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The plantation, utilities and healthcare sectors have attracted a combined net foreign inflow of RM299.6 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).