Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its uptrend momentum at midday against a backdrop of mostly lower regional markets following mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, said an analyst. 

Malaysia, Singapore Reaffirm JS-SEZ As Key Bilateral Economic Pillar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore reaffirmed the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a key pillar of bilateral economic ties during a courtesy call between Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir and Singapore’s Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat on Thursday.

MITI To Implement New Incentive Framework From March 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The government will implement the New Incentive Framework (NIF) effective March 1, 2026, beginning with the manufacturing sector and followed by the services sector in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

GWM Strengthens Local Automotive Commitment With Launch Of CKD WEY G9

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) --  Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has strengthened its long-term commitment to the country’s automotive industry with the launch of its latest model, the locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV (WEY G9), aimed at supporting technology transfer within the new energy vehicle segment.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Profit-Taking Gathers Pace

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its pullback as profit-taking intensified, with most sectors closing lower in a broad-based consolidation, an analyst said.

Anaqua AI Platform Powers Advantest’s Global IP Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, an innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services provider, announced that world-class semiconductor test technology provider Advantest Corporation has selected its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered AQX platform for global IP management and to drive its robust innovation strategy.

Hydrostor, Baker Hughes Extend Partnership On Energy Storage Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Hydrostor, a global long duration energy storage (LDES) developer and operator, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, have announced a strategic technology solutions and equity agreement to advance large-scale energy storage projects.

QNA Marcom & Events Expands APAC Footprint With Mumbai Headquarters

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- QNA Marcom & Events has announced the launch of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) headquarters in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the region.

Malaysia’s Automotive Ecosystem A Competitive Base For Export-Oriented Vehicle Assembly - Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem continues to strengthen the country’s position as a competitive base for higher-value vehicle assembly and export-oriented manufacturing, according to Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

KLIA Aeropolis Solar Farm To Cut KLIA's Carbon Emissions By 30 Pct In 2027-- MAHB

SEPANG, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The photovoltaic solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) project at KLIA Aeropolis is expected to reduce the carbon emissions of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) by around 30 per cent when fully operational in 2027.

Malaysia Must Position Itself As Tech Nation, Align Capital, Policy And Industry - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must shift its mindset from being primarily a trading nation to positioning itself as a technology nation, aligning capital, policy and industry to unlock the full potential of its existing advanced capabilities, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong today.

Bursa Malaysia Bucks Regional Trend, CI Down 1.43 Pct At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bucked the regional trend and extended its decline at midday on continuous selling in selected blue-chip counters due to profit-taking activities.