Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher But Falls Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Monday but fell thereafter as market sentiment was weighed down by the weaker overnight performance on Wall Street. 

Japan’s Sugiyo Eyes Bigger Halal Market Share In Malaysia

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Leading Japanese processed seafood producer, Sugiyo, is eyeing a bigger slice of the global halal market by expanding its presence in Malaysia.

Linyi International Trade Centre Eyes Greater Participation From Malaysian Companies

From Norhayati Mohd Akhir

LINYI (Shandong), Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Linyi International Trade Centre in Shandong Province, China, is targeting greater participation from Malaysian companies to expand bilateral trade relations through the provision of a one-stop service ecosystem.

MyCoverageOKU Facilitates Persons With Disabilities' Access To Insurance, Takaful Info

SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The country’s insurance and takaful industry continues to increase efforts to promote financial inclusion through the launch of MyCoverageOKU, a digital platform that provides easier access to information for persons with disabilities (PwD).

Over 5,000 Sabah Entrepreneurs Have Benefitted From SME-UP Programme - Ewon

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- A total of 5,879 micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) entrepreneurs in Sabah have benefited from the SME-UP Assistance Programme implemented from 2017 to 2025, said Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Stage Recovery Next Week On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to trend upwards next week, with the benchmark index expected to trade within the 1,600-1,620 range amid a recovery in investors' risk appetite, said an analyst. 

Govt Encourages Local Companies To Formulate Long-Term Strategies, Reduce Imports -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The government encourages local companies to formulate long-term strategies to grow the country’s economy without increasing imports, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

Shandong BRICS Trade Conference Draws Delegates From 30 Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- More than 100 business delegates from 30 countries and regions, including BRICS members and partner nations, met over 200 local companies at a trade and investment conference that opened in Jinan, the capital of east China’s Shandong province.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends At Intraday High On Selective Buying In Heavyweights

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a flattish note, although the benchmark index managed to finish marginally higher as selective buying in index heavyweights helped offset cautious sentiment ahead of the weekend, said an analyst. 

Use Data And Analytics To Improve Subsidy Targeting Based On Household Needs -- Experts

BANGI, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should use data and analytics to improve subsidy targeting based on household needs, helping those most in need while maintaining fiscal sustainability.

AiSEM@Selangor 2026 Records RM430 Mln In Potential GMV

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Semiconductor Summit (AiSEM@Selangor) 2026 recorded an estimated RM430 million in potential gross merchandise value (GMV) and 23,333 visits over its four-day run before concluding on Oct 17, 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower, in tandem with most regional markets following weaker Wall Street performance overnight.