Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on continued buying interest, underpinned by optimism over the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) supercycle, a dealer said.

Malaysia-Thailand BEZ Development Proposal To Be Negotiated Bilaterally

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The proposal for the development of the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone (BEZ) will be negotiated bilaterally with Thailand before being implemented, said the Ministry of Economy.

Khazanah Backs PAC Recommendations To Strengthen Airport Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has welcomed the recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and the continued strengthening of Malaysia's airport ecosystem.

Bursa Malaysia Issues UMA Query To Skygate After Share Price Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia has issued an unusual market activity (UMA) query to Skygate Solutions Bhd following a sharp rise in the company's share price.

SC Appoints New Shariah Advisory Council For 2026-2029 Term

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has appointed a new seven-member Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) for a three-year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Earlier Gains To End Lower

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index fell 0.43 per cent to close at its intraday low, reversing earlier gains as a wave of late-session selling erased the day's advances.

Regional Rubber Futures Losses Weigh On Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Wednesday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Boomi Enables Australasian Firm Modernise Vendor Management

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company for artificial intelligence (AI), announced that Programmed has transformed its vendor data management using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, establishing a single source of truth for vendor information, improving compliance and reducing manual processes across its operations.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a firmer note, supported by selective buying interest in heavyweight counters, particularly within the utilities sector, amid range-bound trading.

ATON Launches AI-Powered Family Safety Platform Amid Bullying Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- ATON Inc has launched FamGuard, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered family safety platform designed to help parents monitor children's digital activities and identify potential signs of online risks, as concerns over school bullying and cyberbullying continue to grow in Singapore.

SemiconStart Marks Implementation Phase Of Malaysia's Semiconductor Drive -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's drive to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem has moved into the implementation stage with the launch of SemiconStart Malaysia, signalling the government's focus on translating plans into tangible industry outcomes.

microLEAP, CASB, HDC Launch Initiative To Boost SME Access To Govt Contract Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Microleap PLT (microLEAP), Commerce Access Sdn Bhd (CASB) and Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) have launched a nationwide initiative aimed at improving small and medium enterprises' (SMEs) access to financing for government contracts through funding, training and business support.