Malaysia’s Economy Likely To Grow 4.7 Pct In 3Q, Supported By Domestic Demand - TA Securities

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to expand by 4.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, supported by domestic consumption, investment and manufacturing activity, according to TA Securities.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Four-Day Winning Streak On Profit Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index retreated four days of gains to close lower on Thursday, following profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks and tracking regional and Wall Street losses.

e-Commerce Bill Crucial For Healthy Digital Economy, Fair Competition -- MRCA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The E-Commerce Bill is a crucial step toward fostering a healthy digital economy, protecting consumer interests, and upholding fair market competition, said the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA).

Budget 2027 Development Allocation Anchors 13MP Strategy -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The RM83 billion development expenditure allocation under Budget 2027 forms part of Malaysia’s RM430 billion five-year development allocation under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026–2030 to expand productive capacity and drive higher-value economic growth, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Conflicting Price Factors

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed for the second consecutive day today, with SMR 20 recording a sharp decline in line with weaker regional rubber futures markets.

Malaysia To Strengthen Standards, Accreditation To Boost Economic Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening standards and accreditation as strategic drivers of economic competitiveness, industry confidence and global market access, according to the Department of Standards Malaysia (JSM).

WAWASANITA Targets RM15 Mln In Bilateral Trade With 15 Countries

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Persatuan Usahawan Wawasan Wanita Malaysia (WAWASANITA) has targeted RM15 million in bilateral trade with 15 countries within six months as it moves to translate diplomatic engagement into cross-border business opportunities for its members.

Global Reliance On Imported Energy To Peak By 2034

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Global reliance on imported energy is projected to peak by 2034 as energy security concerns accelerate the shift towards electrification, amid growing disruption to global fuel supplies, according to Rystad Energy. 

Toluna Names Amy Fenton To Succeed Founder As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Toluna, a global leader in consumer insights and market research technology, has appointed Amy Fenton as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding founder Frédéric Charles Petit, who has led the company for 25 years.

BrainChip Unveils Processor IP Core For On-Device Generative AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- BrainChip Holdings Ltd has unveiled BrainChip Sequora Core IP, a processor intellectual property (IP) core that runs generative artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models (LLMs), directly on battery-powered edge devices.

1,204 MSMEs Have Benefited From As Of Sept 30- MECD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- A total of 1,204 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have benefited from SME Corp Malaysia’s (SME Corp) Industry and Business Support Programme (SINAR) as of Sept 30, according to the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (MECD). 

Kenya To Be Gateway For Malaysian Commodities Into African Market

JELI, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is targeting the African market as a new destination to expand the country's commodity exports, with Kenya serving as the main gateway under a trade mission planned by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities.