Anwar’s Kishore Kumar Rendition Makes Waves In India As BRICS Visit Boosts Diplomatic, Investment Ties

From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and economic engagements.

DSR Taiko, PKNP Ink MoU To Authenticate, Certify Pahang Musang King

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- DSR Taiko Bhd plans to collaborate with the Pahang State Development Corporation (PKNP) to establish a verified origin standard and digitising export traceability for Musang King durians originating from Pahang.

Malaysia Stronger Today After Major Fiscal Reforms - SC Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a stronger position than a decade ago, thanks to major fiscal decisions by the government, such as subsidy cuts and a focus on economic development, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

NLC Reform Could Unlock Waqf Land Worth Billions For Housing – Idzham

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 14 (Bernama) – Billions of ringgit worth of underutilised waqf land in Malaysia could be tapped for affordable housing if a clear legal framework is established to facilitate long-term development without transferring ownership of the land, according to real estate practitioner Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim.

GFM Unit’s Release Order Value Revised To RM104.2 Mln For Pengerang Integrated Complex

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- GFM Services Bhd's indirect 60 per cent-owned subsidiary, Shapadu CR Asia Sdn Bhd (SCRA), has received a revised release order (RO) from Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd, raising its estimated value by 56 per cent to RM104.2 million.

FBM KLCI Snaps Four-day Losing Streak, Closes At Intraday High

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index closed at an intraday high and snapped a four-day losing streak on Monday, as bargain hunting emerged following recent weakness, with half of the key index components advancing.

MIDA Builds Broader Ecosystem Around Malaysia’s Data Centre Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is strengthening the broader ecosystem around Malaysia’s data centre industry to help local companies build capabilities and participate in areas including engineering, construction, electrical systems, cooling, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and logistics.

Kedah DPMM Strengthens Regional Networking Via IMT-GT Event

ALOR SETAR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) Kedah chapter is strengthening its business networking and exploring new global markets through the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Business Matching 2026 session held in Medan, Indonesia, last week.

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.42 Pct At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning trading session 0.42 per cent higher, lifted by bargain hunting in selected heavyweights after trading bearish for most of last week.

Plantation, Healthcare, Consumer Product Sectors Attract RM263.7 Mln Foreign Inflows Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Plantation, healthcare as well as consumer products and services sectors have attracted a combined net foreign inflow of RM263.7 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Extending Last Week's Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, extending last week’s bearish performance in line with a weaker regional trend, said an analyst.

SC Developing Sukuk Prisma SDG To Fund Climate Adaptation, Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is developing a new shariah-based framework, known as Sukuk Prisma SDG, to facilitate non-ringgit sukuk issuances that support climate adaptation, resilience and other national sustainable development priorities.