KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a score of 7.57 out of 10 in the ‘Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report’, marking its strongest performance since the index was introduced in 1970, according to the Center for Market Education (CME).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was among Asian markets that recorded net foreign institutional outflows last week, with foreign institutions extending their net selling streak on Bursa Malaysia to four consecutive weeks, amounting to RM270.2 million (US$1=RM4.0790), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Selangor has attracted potential investment exceeding RM3 billion from four foreign investors through Letters of Intent (LOIs) facilitated by UOB Malaysia to Invest Selangor, reflecting the investors' strong interest in exploring business and growth opportunities in the state.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (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 Philippines National Scale Rating of aa+.PH (Superior) of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying on Bursa Malaysia to three consecutive weeks, recording net inflows of RM99.9 million last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- National motorcycle manufacturer Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas) is exploring opportunities to enter the Egyptian market by late 2027 or 2028, with plans to position the country as a strategic export hub for its motorcycles across Africa and the Middle East.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has highlighted the need to strengthen regional cooperation to ensure a stable and affordable energy supply, alongside efforts to accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Energy Commission (ST) will support the hosting of the ASEAN School of Regulation (ASR) in Malaysia, a regional initiative aimed at strengthening regulatory capability and accelerating the development of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN School of Regulation (ASR) has been officially launched at the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM), marking a major step towards strengthening regulatory capabilities and regional cooperation to support ASEAN’s energy transition and interconnected power systems.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Cargill has announced an investment of more than US$130 million over the next two years to expand its poultry operations across Asia, driven by growing global protein demand and consumer appetite for high-quality cooked poultry products. (US$1 = RM4.08)
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Food science nutritionist Yap Ke Yee established Notti Sdn Bhd in July 2023 to address a personal lack of nutritious pet food options in the market.
By Nor Liyana binti Zulkifli
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Pahang government plans to position the state as a major halal hub in Peninsular Malaysia by branding Kuantan Port as a halal-friendly port, leveraging its integration with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).
