KOSA, MegazoneCloud Highlight Korean AI And Software Firms’ ASEAN Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Korea AI·Software Industry Association (KOSA) and MegazoneCloud jointly operated the "Korea Industrial AX Pavilion" at Tech Week Singapore 2026 from Sept 29 to 30.

Penang Welcomes 285,400 Medical Tourists, Generates RM601.8 Mln In 1H 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Penang attracted about 285,400 medical tourists and generated RM601.8 million in medical tourism revenue in the first half (1H) of 2026, according to data from the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC).

ProductLife Group Unifies Under One Identity With Human, Digital Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- ProductLife Group (PLG) has completed a multi-year transformation, uniting the 26 businesses it has acquired over six years into a single group with an end-to-end set of digital and human capabilities across life sciences.

Evocom Seeks Budget 2027 Support For Smart City, Green Logistics

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Evocom Bhd is seeking greater emphasis on technology, artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities and clean energy under Budget 2027, as the logistics support services company looks to expand its role in route optimisation and green logistics.

Petronas Finalises Canadian LNG Project, Paves Way For CA$33 Bln In Private-Sector Investment - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and its joint venture partners for successfully finalising the investment decision for Phase 2 of the Canadian LNG project in Kitimat, British Columbia.

KPMG Malaysia Calls For Targeted Input Tax Credit, Timely Refunds If GST Features Added To SST

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- A targeted input tax credit mechanism for business-to-business transactions should be considered if selected goods and services tax (GST) features are incorporated into the sales and service tax (SST) framework, said KPMG Malaysia.

Proton: Long-Term Auto Policy, Comprehensive Vehicle Renewal Framework Needed In Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd is calling for a long-term and technology-inclusive automotive policy in Budget 2027 to support the industry’s transition towards electrified vehicles (xEVs).

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds At Opening On Bargain Hunting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rebounded to open higher on Wednesday as bargain hunting emerged after recent losses, despite negative cues from Wall Street.

Ringgit Opens Lower Against Major Currencies, US Dollar

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The ringgit opened lower against major currencies including the US dollar on Wednesday as weaker US consumer data weighed on investor sentiment and reduced risk appetite in the foreign exchange market.

CPO Futures End Lower In Line With Weak Regional Vegetable Oil Markets

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking weak regional vegetable oil markets, including the Dalian Commodity Exchange.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar, S&P Rating Supports Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened marginally against the US dollar on Tuesday, with market sentiment supported by S&P Global Ratings’ reaffirmation of Malaysia’s ‘A-’ sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook.

MIDA, MINTRED Launch Sarawak Supply Chain Programme To Link Local Firms With Global Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Government today launched the Sarawak Global Supply Chain and Sourcing Programme 2026 to strengthen industrial linkages, develop local enterprises and enhance Sarawak’s participation in regional and global supply chains.