Bursa Malaysia Settles Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in negative territory due to profit-taking in selected heavyweights, primarily dragged down by plantation counters.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated from yesterday’s gains to close lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, as positive data from the United States prompted investors to return to the greenback.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower In Sync With Regional Peers, CI Hits Intraday Low

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) reversed yesterday’s gains to close lower on Wednesday as investors took profit amid the negative performance of regional peers.

Quantexa Recognised In Chartis’ RiskTech Quadrant For AML Transaction Monitoring Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a provider of decision intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, has been recognised in the 2024 Chartis’ RiskTech Quadrant Update for anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring solutions.

New Era Of Connected EVs: HERE Technologies, Sony Honda Mobility Join Forces

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, announced its partnership with Sony Honda Mobility Inc (SHM) aimed at reshaping the future of mobility with the SHM electric vehicle (EV) brand, “AFEELA”.

Demographic Challenges Among Vital Points To Be Addressed In ASEAN Community Vision 2045

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Demographic challenges currently faced by ASEAN economies are among the vital points to be addressed in the ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045 for the next 20 years, said an official.

AWS's Infrastructure Region In Thailand To Support Digital Transformation, AI Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Amazon Web Services Inc (AWS), an Amazon.com Inc company, has launched the AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region, providing developers, enterprises, and organisations with enhanced options for running their applications from data centres within Thailand.

Carterra Ships Ultra Biosensor Platform, Wraps Up 2024 With Double-Digit Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Carterra Inc, the world leader in enabling high-throughput biology, announced it has delivered its first Carterra Ultra biosensor platform and closed 2024 with double-digit growth and record revenues.

JS-SEZ: A New Chapter In Malaysia's Regional Economic Collaboration

By Nur Fadhliana Shaari

JOHOR BAHRU, 8 Jan (Bernama) -- The signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement yesterday marks a new chapter in Malaysia's collaborative efforts to drive regional economic development.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Midday Lower Amidst Mixed Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the midday session lower due to continuous selling in selected heavyweights and small-caps stocks amidst mixed sentiment in regional peers.

Petronas To Explore Malay Basin’s Full Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), in collaboration with Beicip Franlab Asia, has embarked on an integrated basin study to explore untapped resources in the Malay Basin, located off the coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

A Net Rise Of 78 Mln New Jobs Created By 2030, Urgent Upskilling Needed -- World Economic Forum

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- About 170 new roles are set to be created and 92 million displaced by 2030, resulting in a net rise of 78 million new jobs, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).