Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat As Concerns Over US Bond Yields, West Asia Weigh

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended flat on Friday amid concerns over rising US Treasury yields and escalation in West Asia.

CorefloX Expands Global Manufacturing With Malaysia Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered CorefloX, a liquid cooling products and solutions specialist, has commenced operations at its new manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, further expanding the company’s global manufacturing footprint.

Tempo Software CPO Highlights AI Spending Accountability At Reuters Conference 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Tempo Software Chief Product Officer (CPO), Kevin Nanney highlighted the growing need for enterprises to connect artificial intelligence (AI) spending with measurable business outcomes at the Reuters Momentum AI Conference in Austin, Texas.

Singapore Unveils SG Semiconductor To Strengthen Position In Global Chip Ecosystem

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore has established a new national identity for its chip industry named SG Semiconductor to strengthen its role in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

YYForce Reports 26.8 Pct Revenue Growth In 1H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- YYForce Inc (YYForce), an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled workforce management platform and integrated facility management (IFM) provider, reported a 26.8 per cent year over year (yoy) increase in revenue to US$32.66 million for the first half (1H) of 2026 from US$25.75 million. (US$1 = RM4.08)

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Stronger US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, with positive United States (US) economic data and encouraging US automotive outlook supporting market sentiment amid mixed regional futures, a dealer said.

MGS Yields Seen Stable, Rangebound Ahead Of Key Data Next Week - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yields to remain broadly stable and range-bound ahead of key economic data releases next week, while easing geopolitical tensions could support market sentiment.

Malaysia Among 'Fabulous Five' ASEAN Economies Set To Attract More FDI -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is among five ASEAN economies poised to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), supported by their strengths in manufacturing and digital infrastructure.

OCBC Sees Malaysia’s Fiscal Deficit At 3.6 Pct Of GDP In 2026, 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd (OCBC Bank) expects a modest “fiscal slippage” of 0.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026 for Malaysia, with its fiscal deficit forecast for the country at 3.6 per cent of GDP versus the budgeted 3.5 per cent.

AM Best Affirms Vietnam’s BIC Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of BIDV Insurance Joint Stock Corporation (BIC).

Budget 2027: LIAM Calls For 8 Pct Service Tax Exemption, Review Of Reinsurers’ Tax Treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) --  The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has called on the government to exempt group employee insurance schemes from the eight per cent service tax under Budget 2027.

i2i Logic Launches AI-Powered Teammate For Bankers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- i2i Logic has announced the launch of Banker Fred, its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered teammate for bankers across wholesale banking.