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KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in range-bound mode next week after the benchmark index, FBM KLCI, successfully breached above the 1,750 level, supported by improving global risk appetite and Wall Street’s repeated record highs, said an analyst.
From Niam Seet Wei
CEBU (Philippines), May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Vietnam are committed to expanding cooperation in the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today will mobilise US$30 billion (US$1 = RM3.91) by 2030 to help ASEAN nations advance long-term development priorities and withstand external shocks.
From Niam Seet Wei
CEBU (The Philippines), May 8 (Bernama) -- The government has assured that the nation’s petrol and diesel supply is more stable following the government’s proactive measures, particularly under the management of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
BATU KAWAN, May 8 (Bernama) -- Claims that all electric vehicles (EVs) will become more expensive following the reimposition of import duties on completely built-up (CBU) EVs from July are inaccurate, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Sim Tze Tzin.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against major and regional currencies including the US dollar at the close on Friday as investors remain cautious ahead of the United States non-farm payrolls (NFP) report amid renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- TACTICA AI, an Abu Dhabi-based start-up built on deep technology developed by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), has introduced its multi-domain decision-support platform at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 event.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a five-day rally to close lower on Friday on profit-taking and in line with weaker global markets as renewed military developments between the United States and Iran hurt risk appetite, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- KJTS Group Bhd’s joint venture, Lestari Cooling Energy Sdn Bhd, has activated its operating platform with its first investment in operating assets owned by KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed higher on Friday, supported by firmer benchmark crude oil prices and concerns over supply shortages due to wet weather disruptions in major producing countries, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Property developer LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBS) has won four prestigious accolades at the StarProperty Real Estate Developer Awards 2026, which recognises developers that have made significant contributions to Malaysia’s real estate sector.
BATU KAWAN, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is focusing on efforts to strengthen the nation’s economic resilience and safeguard the supply of key input materials amidst the ongoing global uncertainty and crises.
