Gold Prices To Remain Firm Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Says Malaysia Gold Association

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Gold prices are expected to continue their uptrend this year due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and global uncertainties, Malaysia Gold Association chairman of the Shariah Advisory Board Datuk Prof Dr Mohamad Akram Laldin said today.

Sunway, IJM Shares Rise On Positive Sentiment Over Merger Proposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd and IJM Corporation Bhd were among the most active counters, trading higher at mid-afternoon, following the positive sentiment on a potential merger between the two companies.

1X World Model Enables NEO Humanoid Robot To Self-Learn Tasks

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- 1X Technologies announced the launch of the 1X World Model, a major artificial intelligence update for its NEO humanoid robot that allows the system to turn any prompt into autonomous action.

Islamic Finance Demonstrates Potential To Provide Solutions To Inclusion, Climate Change - World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance has demonstrated its potential to provide innovative solutions in addressing challenges related to inclusion and climate change, said the World Bank today,

Required Low-Carbon Investment For OIC Averages 1.4 Pct Of GDP -- BNM Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The investment required for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to pursue low-carbon strategies averages 1.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and rises to over 5.0 per cent for low-income members, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher, Boosted By Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, supported by continued buying in financial services and consumer-related counters.

Malaysia's Property Sector To Shift To Fundamental-Driven Growth - Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Headline activity in Malaysia's property market no longer provides a complete picture of underlying market dynamics, as outcomes are now driven by infrastructure readiness, capital discipline and alignment with long-term demand fundamentals.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Mid-Morning, Led By Financial Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its upward momentum at mid-morning, supported by continued buying interest in key index heavyweights, led by financial services.

Semico Capital Achieves 80 Pct Premium Over IPO Price, Raises RM23.2 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) --  Semico Capital Bhd made a strong debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today as it opened at 45 sen, achieving a premium of 80 per cent over its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per share.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer, Breaks Above 1,700 On Improved Risk Appetite

MSPO Certification Helps Malaysia Meet Sustainability Requirements In FTAs -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification has helped Malaysia meet sustainability requirements increasingly incorporated into free trade agreements (FTAs), according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Round-The-Clock Renewables Could Support Data Centres In Malaysia — IRENA

From K. Naveen Prabu

ABU DHABI, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy (RE) solutions could support growing power needs of Malaysia’s data centres, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).