Penang Welcomes New Direct AirAsia Route From Shenzhen

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Penang today welcomed AirAsia’s inaugural direct flight from Shenzhen, marking a milestone in the state's tourism development.

Research Houses Reiterate 'Buy' Call On Mah Sing On Data Centre Joint Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Research houses have reiterated their “buy” call on Mah Sing Group Bhd after the company signed a second collaboration agreement with Bridge Data Centres Malaysia VII (BDC) for the joint development of data centres (DCs).

Ringgit Rebounds, Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar today, despite cautious sentiment ahead of next week’s United States (US) presidential election and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today amid cautious sentiment ahead of the United States (US) presidential election next week, said an analyst.

ECERDC To Continue Efforts To Attract High-value Investments To PTP, GHP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The government, through the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) Development Council (ECERDC), will continue to focus on attracting private investments and realising high-value investment projects in the region, especially the Pahang Technology Park (PTP) and Gambang Halal Park (GHP).

Alcon In The Public Eye, Winning Best Employers In Singapore Once Again

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, has been named one of the ‘Best Employers in Singapore’ for the second consecutive year in addition to its recognition in 2021.

Malaysia’s BRICS Membership Could Boost Trade, Global Influence - Academicians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS alliance could facilitate stronger economic ties with countries like China and India, both of which are already major trading partners.

GDS Partners Global Suppliers To Bring In RM1 Bln Investment -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Leading developer and operator of high-performance data centres GDS International exchanged memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with global suppliers in a series of partnerships that will bring an estimated RM1 billion investments for integrated factories and service centres.

Meta Bright's Units Secure RM43.85 Mln Banking Facilities From HLB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Meta Bright Group Bhd's (MBGB) subsidiaries, Expogaya Sdn Bhd (EXPO) and Jesselton Concrete Sdn Bhd (Jesselton Concrete) have secured banking facilities totalling RM43.85 million from Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) to boost the company’s concrete business segment growth.

Maxis, Ambank Deepen Collaboration To Accelerate Digital Transformation In Healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Maxis has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AmBank Group (Ambank), to accelerate digital transformation in Malaysia’s healthcare sector.

Local Institutional Investors Net Bought RM244.6 Mln Equities On Bursa Malaysia Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Local institutional investors net bought RM244.6 million equities on Bursa Malaysia last week after briefly net selling the week before.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today with market sentiment remaining guarded as the world braces for the US presidential election which will be held on Nov 5.