Urban Renewal Act Offers Significant Benefits, Overhang Remains A Concern -- Propertyguru Malaysia

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Urban Renewal Act, expected to be tabled in Parliament this July, could bring significant benefits such as preserving heritage, revitalising communities and generating economic impact, said PropertyGuru Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh. 

US-China Tariff Development Positive For Malaysian Equity Market - CIMB Securities 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The United States (US)-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariff is broadly positive for the local equity market, as it reduces the risk of a US and global recession and leads to higher net foreign inflows, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

PIKOM Digital Excellence Awards 2025 Nominations Begin Now

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) has officially opened nominations for the PIKOM Digital Excellence Awards (PDEA) 2025.

AVI Calls For Governance Reforms At Wacom, Tables Shareholder Proposals 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Asset Value Investors Ltd (AVI) has launched a campaign urging Wacom Corporation (Wacom) to improve its responsiveness to capital market expectations and announced the submission of shareholder proposals ahead of Wacom’s annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled for June.

Perodua To Produce EV By October, Launch By Year-end -- CEO

SERDANG, May 8 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) aims to finalise production of its first electric vehicle (EV) car by October, with plans to bring it to market by the end of this year.

Richiamo Coffee Aims To Expand Into 5–10 International Markets In Five Years

By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian coffee shop chain Richiamo Coffee Sdn Bhd, plans to expand internationally, targeting between five and 10 global markets within the next five years.

CPO Futures Likely To Retain Downward Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to remain under pressure next week, largely due to ongoing concerns over rising domestic stock levels amid tepid demand and improving production.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) — Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain volatile next week, with cautious trading likely to persist amid a bearish trend and ongoing global market uncertainties.

eXp Realty's Co-Sponsor Program To Boost Agent Growth, Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The world’s largest independent real estate brokerage and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings Inc, eXp Realty, has officially launched its Co-Sponsor Program, aimed at fostering collaboration and accelerating growth across its global agent network.

Malaysia Eyes Emerging Markets, China, For Halal Industry Expansion In 2025 - MATRADE Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is exploring opportunities in emerging markets, including China, as part of its efforts to expand the halal industry this year, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.

Unauthorised Transactions Limited To A Few Brokers, Losses Contained -- Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama)  -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd, in close consultation with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), today clarified that the losses resulting from the incidents of unauthorised access and trading activities executed on April 24, 2025, have been identified and contained.

Malaysia Proposes Setting Up ASEAN Halal Council To Boost Regional Halal Industry

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia proposes establishing the ASEAN Halal Council to strengthen strategic cooperation in the regional halal industry, and this proposal will be submitted to the ASEAN Secretariat for official finalisation.