Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid Rate-hike Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback weakened, while markets weighed the prospects of interest rate hikes in the United States and Japan.

ABB Group's Machine Automation Division Eyes Penang As Southeast Asia Operations Hub

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Swiss-based ABB Group’s Machine Automation division (B&R) is looking to strengthen its presence in Penang and expand the state’s role within its Southeast Asian operations.

East Coast Poised To Become Food Security Hub, Green Economy Leader - MIDA

KUANTAN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s East Coast region has strong potential to become a key hub for national food security and a leading centre for the green economy through greater investment in renewable energy. 

Malaysia Expects Nine GW Of Gas-fired Power Capacity By 2032 To Meet Rising Demand

PETALING JAYA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia expects about nine gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power capacity to be deployed by 2032 as the country manages growing electricity demand while progressively phasing out coal-fired generation.

Govt Studying Ways To Boost Smallholder Income, Ensure Agri-Commodity Drives Growth - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The government is studying ways to increase the income of smallholders and ensure the agri-commodity sector continues to drive the country’s economic growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Smallholder Support Key To Strengthening Agri-Commodity Value Chain -- Noraini

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Support for smallholders must progress in tandem with efforts to strengthen the entire agri-commodity value chain to ensure that industry growth also benefits these groups, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. 

Maxis Deploys Nokia Optical Technology To Boost AI, Enterprise Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has deployed Nokia’s optical transport technology to enhance its nationwide and cross-border network infrastructure amid surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise connectivity.

Bumiputera Companies’ GDP Contribution Target To Be Reviewed -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The target to increase the contribution of Bumiputera micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from 15 per cent to potentially double by 2035 will be reviewed in greater detail at the end of this year or early next year, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Malaysia Hosts 61st Conference Of Directors General Of Civil Aviation, Asia And Pacific Region

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is hosting the 61st Conference of Directors General  of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Region (DGCA/61) from Sept 7-11 2026, bringing together more than 500 participants from 35 countries for one of the region’s most significant civil aviation gatherings.

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.

Getting Nuclear Power Into Energy Mix Inevitable, Malaysia Lays The Groundwork

By Arul Rajoo Durar Raj and Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been actively laying the groundwork to pave the way for a possible nuclear application in the country's energy mix, although it may not materialise in the foreseeable future.