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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower on Thursday amid profit-taking in big-cap stocks, as investors shifted their focus to smaller-cap counters against the backdrop of weaker regional market performance.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- As Southeast Asian legal tech startups seek expansion into the United States (US) market, the protection of intellectual property (IP) has become a critical strategic priority.
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir said he is scheduled to meet his Singaporean counterpart by the end of this month as part of efforts to advance cooperation under the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
MELAKA, 8 Jan (Bernama) -- Melaka is strengthening its position as a regional maritime hub with an official visit to Desan Shipyard in Istanbul, Turkiye, to finalise a strategic partnership for the ‘Enrique of Malacca Shipyard’, a modern RM1.8 billion facility to be developed in the Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin and K.Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by stable regional foreign exchange conditions, despite firmer US economic data overnight.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as markets adopted a cautious stance ahead of key US economic data releases later tonight, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded from earlier losses to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, gaining 0.27 per cent in late trading as buying interest returned to selected heavyweights.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, with Standard Malaysian Rubber (SMR) 20 prices continuing their uptrend supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
BANGI, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The International Halal Economic Conference 2026 (IHEC 2026) is targeting trade and business engagements worth RM500 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) recorded RM6.8 billion in digital exports between 2024 and the first half (1H) of 2025, marking a milestone in Malaysia’s digital economy journey.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Global business communications platform provider, 8x8 Inc has acquired Maven Lab, a Singapore-based leader in mobile marketing and enterprise messaging, accelerating its strategy to deliver end-to-end customer engagement across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
By Mohd Zaid Mohd Noor
CHUKAI, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Pro Qaseh Technique Sdn Bhd is expanding its regional footprint by acting as a coordinator between investors and the Aceh government to explore oil and gas investment opportunities in Indonesia’s Aceh province.
