Maybank Completes Acquisition Of Remaining Interest In Maybank Ageas

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has completed the proposed acquisition of the remaining 30.95 per cent interest in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd after signing a share purchase agreement with Ageas Insurance International NV (Ageas) on Sept 8, 2026.

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise To RM170.5 Bln In July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade recorded sales of RM170.5 billion in July 2026, a nine per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Coventry Urges Policyowners To Review Life Insurance Value 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Coventry, a provider of life insurance secondary-market solutions, is urging policyowners and financial professionals to review the value of existing life insurance policies and consider alternatives before allowing coverage to lapse or surrendering it.

Budget 2027 Should Shift AI Focus Beyond Data Centres, Says MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should move Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) agenda beyond data centre construction towards enterprise adoption, domestic intellectual property, cybersecurity and workforce productivity.

Malaysia Well Positioned To Seize ASEAN’s Second-wave AI Compute Advantage -- Economist

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to seize a first-mover advantage in ASEAN’s second wave of hyperscale and artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure, driven by its competitive costs, strong connectivity and established semiconductor ecosystem.

Investment Banks Remain Positive On Plantation Counters Amid Higher Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Plantation counters remained in focus as investment banks maintained a positive stance following a surge in Brent crude oil prices beyond US$100 per barrel amid renewed US-Iran tensions.

Rubber Glove Counters Rally On Expectations Of Firmer Selling Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Rubber glove counters dominated active trading in the morning session, with their share prices rallying amid rising crude oil prices.

National Audit Dept Opens Counters To Assist Companies Complete 2026 e-SelfAudit

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The National Audit Department (NAD) will open helpdesk counters at its headquarters and state offices to assist government-owned companies in completing the 2026 e-SelfAudit System assessment.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Wall Street Weakness

By Rosemarie Khoo & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, tracking continued weakness on Wall Street as the prolonged US-Iran conflict and high crude oil prices weighed on sentiment, an analyst said.

FBM KLCI Futures Opens Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened lower on Friday.

Workforce With Right Capabilities And Skills Vital In Powering Malaysia’s Energy Transition - TNB Official

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Powering Malaysia’s energy transition requires more than technology and infrastructure; rather, a workforce with the right capabilities is far more essential to deliver on clean and green energy initiatives.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Against Greenback On Stronger US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday, weighed by stronger-than-expected US economic data which supported the greenback.