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Economic

Late Buying Of Blue Chips Lifts Bursa Malaysia Out Of Red

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia managed to pare earlier losses to close mixed on Thursday, with the key index lifted by late buying in selected heavyweight stocks, led by financial services counters.

Quantios Acquires Klea To Speed Up Automation In Corporate Services 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Quantios, the global provider of Wealth and Corporate Services software as a service (SaaS) solutions, has completed the acquisition of Klea, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered legal entity management (LEM) tool.

CT Semiconductor Launches ATP Chip Semiconductor Chip Technician Training Center In Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- CT Semiconductor, a member of CT Group, has officially inaugurated and commenced operations of its ATP Semiconductor Chip Technician Training Center at the National Innovation Center (NIC) in Hoa Lac High-Tech Park, Hanoi, Vietnam, on Oct 1.

Proton Retains Second Place In September's Automotive Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) remained in second place in the automotive sales rankings for September, with sales of 11,269 units (domestic and export), bringing its year-to-date (YTD) total sales volume to 112,758 units. 

Sarawak Mulls Forming 'Consolidated Entity' For State's Asset Management, Investment - Abang Jo

KUCHING, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is considering establishing a “consolidated entity” for the asset management and investment of the state government, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Sarawak Energy Appoints Ibrahim Baki As Chairman Effective Oct 1

KUCHING, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) has appointed Gabungan Parti Sarawak's Satok state assemblyman, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, as its chairman effective Oct 1.

Airbnb Hopes Govt Supports, Endorses STRA Guidelines In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Airbnb hopes that the government will support and endorse the national short-term rental accommodation (STRA) guidelines and recognise the potential of the sharing economy in the hospitality sector in Budget 2025. 

Political Stability, Govt Policies Attracting Global Investors To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's political stability and the confidence-inspiring policies of the MADANI government have successfully attracted major global technology companies to choose the country as their investment destination, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Malaysia’s BRICS Entry Will Boost Johor's Investment, Trade Potential Through JS-SEZ - Onn Hafiz

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s entry into the BRICS economic bloc will bring greater investment and trade potential to Johor through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Malaysia's Digital Creative Industry Thriving With Over 300 Studios, RM6.3 Bln In Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is currently home to over 300 digital content studios, with more than 180 original intellectual properties (IPs) in animation and gaming, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Ringgit Expected to Remain Strong, Says AMRO Chief Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) expects the Malaysian ringgit to remain strong as one of the region’s best-performing currencies, according to chief economist Hoe Ee Khor.

Domestic Financial Markets Remain Resilient Amid Global Volatility - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Domestic financial market conditions have remained orderly despite heightened volatility in global financial markets during the second and third quarters of 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).