MIHAS 2026 On Track To Meet 50,000 Visitors Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 is on track to meet its target of 50,000 visitors as it entered its third day on a high note today.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar Despite Fed Rate Hike Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by bargain-hunting activity despite expectations of further US interest rate hikes.

Favelle Favco's Unit Bags Offshore Crane Contracts Worth RM88.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Favelle Favco Bhd’s (FFB) unit, Favelle Favco Cranes (M) Sdn Bhd, has secured RM88.8 million worth of contracts from Saipem Offshore Construction SPA, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd, and OceanMight Sdn Bhd for the supply of offshore cranes.

MediAsas DRG Pricing Framework Built On RM4.8 Bln Patient-Paid Hospital Bills

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) – Data supporting Malaysia’s new MediAsas Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) pricing framework reveals that third-party payers covered RM3.9 billion in hospital billings, while patients paid RM932 million out of pocket. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat As Concerns Over US Bond Yields, West Asia Weigh

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended flat on Friday amid concerns over rising US Treasury yields and escalation in West Asia.

CorefloX Expands Global Manufacturing With Malaysia Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered CorefloX, a liquid cooling products and solutions specialist, has commenced operations at its new manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, further expanding the company’s global manufacturing footprint.

Tempo Software CPO Highlights AI Spending Accountability At Reuters Conference 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Tempo Software Chief Product Officer (CPO), Kevin Nanney highlighted the growing need for enterprises to connect artificial intelligence (AI) spending with measurable business outcomes at the Reuters Momentum AI Conference in Austin, Texas.

Quantexa Rises In Chartis Research’s AML Transaction Monitoring Quadrant

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) software company, has been named a Category Leader in Chartis Research’s RiskTech Quadrant for AML Transaction Monitoring Solutions 2026, moving into the upper reaches of the quadrant from its 2025 position.

Noraini To Lead Official Mission To India, Strengthening Palm Oil Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad will lead an official mission to India from Sept 27 to Oct 1, 2026, to strengthen Malaysia’s engagement with the Indian market.

Singapore Unveils SG Semiconductor To Strengthen Position In Global Chip Ecosystem

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore has established a new national identity for its chip industry named SG Semiconductor to strengthen its role in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

YYForce Reports 26.8 Pct Revenue Growth In 1H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- YYForce Inc (YYForce), an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled workforce management platform and integrated facility management (IFM) provider, reported a 26.8 per cent year over year (yoy) increase in revenue to US$32.66 million for the first half (1H) of 2026 from US$25.75 million. (US$1 = RM4.08)

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Stronger US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, with positive United States (US) economic data and encouraging US automotive outlook supporting market sentiment amid mixed regional futures, a dealer said.