Institute Of Corporate Directors Appoints Sridharan Nair To Its Board

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) has appointed Sridharan Nair to its board, bringing valuable regional experience that enhances the board’s capabilities across audit, governance and leadership.

OAG Appoints Former Google EMEA Travel Leader As Non-Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- OAG, the essential intelligence partner transforming global travel, has announced the appointment of former Google Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Travel leader, David Robles, as a non-executive director.

Ayam Norliza Targets National Muslim Brand Status, Processes 1.5 Mln Chickens Monthly

PONTIAN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Ayam Norliza, the poultry brand of NB Group, is targeting nationwide recognition as a Muslim-owned brand, as it builds on a processing capacity of up to 1.5 million chickens a month, from humble beginnings in 1996 with five employees and daily sales of 300 chickens.

Malaysia Airlines Inks Three MoUs; Deepening China Market Engagement

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has inked three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Huawei, Weixin Pay, and TravelSky Technology Ltd, strengthening its digital presence in China, while reinforcing Kuala Lumpur’s position as a gateway to Malaysia and the wider region.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Wall Street Weakness, Hawkish Fed Remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, tracking weaker Wall Street performance amid rising US Treasury yields and hawkish remarks from US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.

Malaysia-Bangladesh FTA First Round Negotiations Set For End-October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The first round of the Malaysia-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (MBFTA) is set for the end of October 2026 in Dhaka, said Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) senior director of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Regional Grouping Division, Dr Rashidi Said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but edged lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as stronger US economic data and expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) supported the greenback.

PM Anwar To Hold Bilateral Meeting With Li Qiang, Deliver Keynote Address At 5th GDTE

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to conclude his three-day working visit to China on Thursday with high-level diplomacy talks in Hangzhou and by attending the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE).

China's AgiBot Commits To RM1 Bln Potential Investment - PM Anwar

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held several meetings with senior management from five Chinese industry giants, with AgiBot Innovation pledging a potential investment of RM1 billion by 2035, alongside the creation of 5,000 job opportunities.

Brazil Sees Malaysia As Strategic Gateway To Expand To Asian Halal Market

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Brazil sees Malaysia as a strategic gateway to the wider Asian halal market due to its logistics, supply chain connectivity and market size.

Bangladesh Eyes Greater Economic Integration Through Trade, Investment Diversification

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is eyeing a move from the existing conventional trade to greater economic integration by diversifying trade, broadening investments and deepening business partnerships through business engagements.

ADB Raises Malaysia's Economic Growth Forecasts For 2026 And 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for Malaysia to 4.9 per cent and 4.7 per cent, respectively.