Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower Amid Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower amid profit-taking in selected plantation and financial services heavyweights.

Bursa Malaysia Rallies Early, CI Tops 1,720 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, tracking firmer overnight performance on Wall Street and improved local sentiment ahead of the advance estimate of the fourth-quarter 2025 (4Q2025) gross domestic product (GDP) due later today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High On Bargain Hunting In Financial Heavyweights

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bargain hunting in heavyweight financial services counters lifted Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index from earlier losses to an intraday high, a level not seen in more than six years, even as regional sentiment remained mixed.

Singapore SME Wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize For Food Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based small and medium enterprise (SME) N&E Innovations has been named the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize winner in the Food category, recognising its work in reducing food waste and improving food safety through circular innovation.

Primient To Take Full Control Of Primient Covation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Primient announced it has agreed to acquire the remaining ownership interest in Primient Covation LLC (Primient Covation), establishing Primient as the sole owner of the company and marking a new phase of growth in the bioeconomy.

Bursa Malaysia Slips As Profit-Taking Hits Heavyweight Counters, CI Down 0.33 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in negative territory, weighed down by continued profit-taking in most heavyweight counters.

BMW Launches First Locally Assembled EV, Marking Major Milestone In Electrification Journey

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- BMW Group Malaysia has begun sales of its first locally assembled fully electric vehicle (EV), the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro (BMW i5), marking a major milestone in the company’s electrification journey as it targets continued growth in the premium segment.

EPPSB, AMS Collaborating On Solar PV Project

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC), through its subsidiary, Eastern Pacific Properties Sdn Bhd (EPPSB), is collaborating with Advantage Marine Services Sdn Bhd (AMS) to implement a solar energy project in Gelang Patah.

Malaysia Targets RM2 Bln Pineapple Exports By 2027

KUALA KUBU BAHRU, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The government aims to increase pineapple exports to RM2 billion by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen and develop the industry, which is now considered a high-value strategic commodity.

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.

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.

Great American Insurance Group Hires Natt Wattanaumphaipong To Singapore Leadership Role

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Great American Insurance Group has appointed Nattakorn (Natt) Wattanaumphaipong as Senior Director, Technical Underwriting for the Singapore Branch of its flagship insurer, Great American Insurance Company.