Malaysia Can Emerge As A Global Pioneer In Shariah-Compliant Digital Finance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia possesses the necessary ingredients to be a global pioneer in Shariah-compliant digital finance, driven by the emergence of blockchain innovation and efforts to develop the world's first Shariah-compliant products within crypto banks, a global mobility entrepreneur said.

Japanese Cuisine To Boost Japan's Agricultural And Seafood Product Exports To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Japanese cuisine, driven by demand for halal food products and rising consumer incomes, will boost exports of Japanese agricultural and seafood products to Malaysia, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur managing director Koichi Takano.

SC Approves IOI Properties REIT For Main Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has received the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) approval for the establishment and proposed listing of IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust (IOIPG REIT) on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market.

MATRADE Encourages Sabah Entrepreneurs To Leverage MIHAS INSP To Penetrate Global Markets

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is encouraging Sabah entrepreneurs to participate in the Malaysia International Halal Exhibition (MIHAS) 2026 and register for the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) organised in conjunction with the exhibition.

GLICs Deploy RM20.3 Bln Under GEAR-uP In 2025, Uplifting Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Government-Linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP), which is entering its third year, saw government-linked investment companies (GLICs) allocating and deploying RM 20.3 billion domestically. 

MAG Mandates Drug Screening For All Pilots, Says Detained Pilot Was Off Duty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has commenced mandatory drug screening for all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots and will implement stricter screening for all active pilots, going beyond current industry practice.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Overnight Losses On Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, with buying interspersed with selling in selected heavyweights amid overnight losses on Wall Street, following rising crude oil prices, said an analyst. 

Malaysia's Telecom, AI Sector Position To Be Boosted By Hosting M360 ASEAN 2026 -- Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur’s selection as the host city for M360 ASEAN 2026 on Sept 9 and 10 is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the region’s telecommunications, artificial intelligence (AI) and connectivity sectors.

KL20 2026 Adds Four New Focus Areas, Raising Total To Eight Sectors

PETALING JAYA, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur 20 (KL20) 2026 will introduce four new focus areas: the creative economy, digital economy, digital gaming, and the third sector, in addition to the original priorities announced under KL20 2024.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Firmer Regional Rubber Futures

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market continued to end mixed on Thursday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures, firmer crude oil prices and positive economic indicators, said a dealer.

Gulf Air Opens For Flight Bookings To KLIA Ahead Of F1 GP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has opened bookings for direct flights between Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), commencing on Sept 29, 2026, to strengthen links between the two countries.

Sun Phuquoc Airways Launches KL-Phu Quoc Route, Commencing Sept 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Sun PhuQuoc Airways has launched a new daily direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Phu Quoc to further strengthen tourism and travel connectivity between Malaysia and Vietnam.