Pekat Group Secures RM57.18 mln Hyperscale Data Centre Subcontracts In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Pekat Group Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Pekat E & LP Sdn Bhd, has secured three subcontracts worth a combined RM57.18 million.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, SMR 20 Hits 2026 High On Supply Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended higher today, with Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching a new high this year, amid supply concerns in Thailand due to persistent heavy rainfall.

NYO3 Debuts LPC Omega-3 Products, Expands Global Partnership Network 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- NYO3 International AS unveiled its new  lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC)-powered product line and launched its "Global Partner Program" at Vitafoods Asia 2026, held in Bangkok from Sept 2 to 4, as the company expands its international cooperation network.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday On Buying Of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at the midday break on buying of selected heavyweight counters, led by telecommunications, consumer products and utilities stocks.

AM Best Sees Steady Prospects For China’s Non-Life Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on China’s non-life insurance segment, citing improved regulatory oversight, new growth opportunities and ongoing digitalisation and innovation.

August Foreign Inflows Into Malaysian Govt Bonds Hit RM11.1 Bln -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Foreign inflows into Malaysian government bonds totalled RM11.1 billion in August, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Smart Logistics Modernises Malaysia-Singapore Cross-border Freight -- FedEx

SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Express logistics operators are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and remote monitoring technology across their ground networks to boost cross-border freight efficiency ahead of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) integration.

Batik Air Cancels Scheduled KL-Jakarta Flights Today Due To Volcanic Ash

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Scheduled flights between Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta remained cancelled today following ongoing volcanic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra, said Batik Air.

Selangor’s SDEC Rebranded AiSEM@Selangor, Sharpens Focus On AI, Semiconductors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Selangor's flagship technology convention, formerly known as the Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC), has been rebranded as AiSEM@Selangor, the AI & Semiconductor Summit, reflecting the state's stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.

Analysts Lift Gamuda Earnings Forecasts On Stronger Job Wins

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has raised Gamuda Bhd’s financial year 2026 (FY2026) order book replenishment assumption to RM30 billion and lifted their FYs 2027-2028 earnings forecasts by an average of 5.3 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Regional Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, in line with the positive performance in some regional markets.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, buoyed by expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike following stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data.