PUTRAJAYA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Australia are committed to strengthening women’s participation and leadership in science, technology and innovation (STI), particularly in biotechnology, in building a more inclusive and competitive national innovation ecosystem.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher, in tandem with regional markets, amid improving sentiment following the two-week ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran.
JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing and delivery firm, Grab, is planning to introduce “Carri”, a physical automation robot, to bridge the gap between digital intelligence and real-world logistics.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the domestic logistics sector’s growth to remain steady in 2026, benefiting from booming e-commerce, supported by the global tech upcycle led by artificial intelligence (AI) data centre demand, a resilient US economy, and potential trade diversion amid US-China trade tensions.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd is offering targeted financial assistance to support customers facing temporary financial pressures arising from global uncertainties, including recent developments in West Asia.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Oil prices fell below US$100 per barrel as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in exchange for Tehran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Smart home technology is rapidly gaining traction in Malaysia as more households adopt connected devices to enhance convenience, efficiency and control.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Kingdom, a battery energy storage system (BESS) platform established by Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm, has executed its first long-term project finance loan facility for its Mimasaka project in Japan.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has released the APO Productivity Outlook 2026, examining the relationship between energy efficiency and productivity performance, as well as its implications for sustainable development across its 21 member economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed a US$15 million development loan agreement with the Republic of Palau, marking its inaugural development partnership in the Pacific island nation. (US$1=RM3.99)
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has maintained a positive stance on the construction sector, backed by resilient private sector demand and stronger public project execution.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened broadly higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Wednesday.
