FBM KLCI Futures Opens Higher On Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher on Monday.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Opens Higher Before Easing Marginally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened higher on Monday before easing marginally in early trade, amid continued buying interest following Wall Street’s stronger performance and easing US-China trade tensions, an analyst said.

Budget 2027: MAA Proposes Personal Income Tax Rebate To Boost xEV Adoption, Vehicle Scrapping

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is proposing that the government provide a personal income tax rebate for the purchase of electrified vehicles (xEVs) and voluntarily scrapping of old vehicles in the 2027 Budget.

Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies but slightly lower against the US dollar, with geopolitical uncertainties supporting demand for the greenback.

TNB Navigates Rising Generation Costs Under Regulated Power Framework

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) role at the centre of Peninsular Malaysia's electricity system extends beyond that of a conventional profit-driven business, with tariffs, expenditure and returns governed by a regulated framework while the utility firm maintains critical power infrastructure.

Malaysian-made Notti Pet Food Aims To Expand 'Paw'-print Across Southeast Asia

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Food science nutritionist Yap Ke Yee established Notti Sdn Bhd in July 2023 to address a personal lack of nutritious pet food options in the market.

MIHAS: Pahang Eyes Major Halal Hub Status, Kuantan Port To Go Halal-Friendly

By Nor Liyana binti Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Pahang government plans to position the state as a major halal hub in Peninsular Malaysia by branding Kuantan Port as a halal-friendly port, leveraging its integration with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

Pakistan Plans To Bring Textile, Islamic Banking Players To MIHAS 2027 - Envoy

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Pakistan plans to bring private sector players from the textile and Islamic banking sectors to participate in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2027.

Saudi Arabia's Kinza Focuses On Consumer Needs, Right Partners For Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabian beverage brand Kinza is not seeking to compete with established beverage giants, but is instead focused on understanding changing consumer needs and expectations as it expands into Southeast Asia.

Decision On Abolition Of 30 Pct IPS Equity Requirement Under Relevant Ministry’s Purview - Akmal Nasrullah

SUBANG JAYA, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The decision on the abolition of the 30 per cent Bumiputera equity requirement for private educational institutions (IPS) falls under the purview of the relevant ministry in accordance with its jurisdiction, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

MIHAS Records RM5.5 Bln In Sales By Fourth Day, Confident Of Hitting RM6 Bln -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Sept (Bernama) --  The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 recorded RM5.5 billion in sales as of the fourth day of the event, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.

PPIBZW Aims To Standardise Financial Reporting Among 14 State Islamic Religious Councils

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Islamic Accounting Standards for Baitulmal, Zakat and Waqf (PPIBZW) aim to standardise financial reporting among the 14 State Islamic Religious Councils (MAIN), including how zakat and waqf transactions are recognised, said Accountant General of Malaysia Nasran Omar.