IHEC 2026 Eyes RM500 Mln In Halal Trade Opportunities, Engagements

BANGI, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The International Halal Economic Conference 2026 (IHEC 2026) is targeting trade and business engagements worth RM500 million.

TII Next-Generation AI Model Outperforms Larger Rivals 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has released the Falcon H1R 7B, a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to make advanced reasoning AI more accessible through a compact, efficient, and openly available format.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil, Export Demand

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said a trader. 

ECRL To Strengthen Malaysia's Position As Southeast Asia’s Regional Network Hub — PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is a strategic national initiative that is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional connectivity and logistics hub in Southeast Asia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Domestic Demand, E-Commerce Boom Drive Malaysia’s Logistics Sector – Kenanga Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s logistics sector continues to fare better, supported by resilient domestic demand and e-commerce activity, despite a moderation in overall trade growth, according to Kenanga Research. 

Kenanga IB: Petrochemical Prices May See Short-term Upside In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Petrochemical prices in 2026 could enter a short-term bull cycle despite a weak near-term macroeconomic backdrop, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Johor To Focus On Deepening ByteDance’s Long-term Commitment -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Johor continues to focus on strengthening ByteDance’s long-term commitment to the state, in line with the global artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology company’s large-scale data centre investment in Malaysia, which exceeds RM29.5 billion. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher In Cautious Early Trade

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher in early trade as investors took a cautious stance ahead of a potential Chinese New Year (CNY) rally, with Venezuela-related developments having little impact on local sentiment.

MATRADE Steps Up Global Push For Malaysian Exporters With 203 Programmes Lined Up For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to support the global expansion of Malaysian exporters, with its 2026 roadmap outlining 203 high-impact trade development and promotion programmes.

Johor State Govt, Gotion High-Tech Co.Ltd Finalising High-Impact Investment

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 3 (Bernama) --  The Johor state government is in the final stages of discussions with global battery technology company, Gotion High-Tech Co, on the establishment of an advanced lithium battery manufacturing facility in the state.

CPO Futures Seen Range-bound Next Week On Caution Amid Elevated Stock Level

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound next week on caution amid elevated stock levels.

Ringgit Starts 2026 Firmer On Weaker Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year, as the greenback weakened on expectations of possible further United States Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in 2026.