Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Extending Last Week's Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, extending last week’s bearish performance in line with a weaker regional trend, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar amid cautious market sentiment ahead of the upcoming United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Sept 15-16, 2026.

No Nation Should Have To Choose Debt Over Its People - PM Anwar

From M.Saraswathi

NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a fairer global financing system, saying no country should be forced to choose between repaying its debts and meeting its obligations to its people.

Timber Exports Reach RM9.4 Bln For January-June 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s timber industry continues to contribute significantly to exports, reaching RM9.4 billion between January and June 2026, while its average annual export value exceeds RM20 billion.

SC Developing Sukuk Prisma SDG To Fund Climate Adaptation, Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is developing a new shariah-based framework, known as Sukuk Prisma SDG, to facilitate non-ringgit sukuk issuances that support climate adaptation, resilience and other national sustainable development priorities.

MOF Has Taken Note Of Four Companies’ RM4.2 Bln Claim Against DBS Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has taken note of a compensation claim amounting to approximately RM4.2 billion filed by four companies against DBS Bank Ltd at the Singapore High Court.

6,580 MSMEs Have Scaled Up This Year, Reflecting The Impact Of Govt Intervention - Sim

By Erma Idayu Mohd Yusop

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 6,580 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have successfully scaled up their businesses year to date, a development described as evidence that government intervention is starting to have a tangible impact on entrepreneurs.

PM Anwar’s Rendition Of Kishore Kumar Song Strikes A Chord In India

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim may have been in New Delhi for high-level diplomacy but his rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” struck a different chord, drawing positive reactions from many Indians.

PM Anwar To Deliver National Statement At BRICS Summit

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to deliver a National Statement on Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here today.

BRICS Calls For Immediate WTO Reform, Restoration Of Dispute Settlement Mechanism

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- BRICS has called for the immediate restoration of an accessible, effective and fully functioning two-tier binding World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute settlement mechanism, while reaffirming its unwavering support for WTO reform and a rules-based multilateral trading system.

Meetings With Industry Players, Investors Reflect Confidence In Malaysia's Potential - PM Anwar

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his meetings with representatives of several leading companies here today reflect the continued confidence of industry players and investors in Malaysia’s economic potential and direction.

India’s Motherson Group Making Its Entry Into Malaysia

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- India’s Motherson Group is launching its entry into Malaysia, drawing on the country’s exceptional talent, digital infrastructure, and regional connectivity to build and grow its information technology (IT) and technology solutions business.