Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low, Tracking Weak Regional Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low on Monday, in line with the broader regional risk-off tone as selling pressure spread across key index heavyweights, dragging all major indices into negative territory amid cautious regional sentiment and softer global risk appetite. 

SIC Bets On Premium Positioning For Driving Experience Centre Despite Slow Take-up

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is maintaining a premium positioning for its newly completed Driving Experience Centre (DEC) despite modest early utilisation as the initiative forms part of efforts to sweat its non-race assets and diversify revenue streams.

Fushi Fynix, PlayMade Win Dual Bronze At MARKies Awards Singapore 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Fynix, a brand under Fushi Tech, and PlayMade won two Bronze awards at the MARKies Awards Singapore 2026 for their jointly developed membership and customer engagement system.

Modon, Montage To Launch First Branded Residences In Egypt’s Ras El Hekma 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Montage Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of Montage Ras El Hekma, introducing the first branded residences for purchase at Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast.

GX Bank, CGC Digital To Offer Credit Access Up To RM150,0000 To MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Digital bank GX Bank Bhd and CGC Digital have formed a strategic collaboration to offer micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) digital guarantees for credit access of up to RM150,000. 

MUDRA Initiative Expected To Benefit 10,000 Indian Entrepreneurs This Year -- MAICCI President

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Indian Entrepreneur Capital and Economic Stimulus Package (MUDRA), with a total financing allocation of RM220 million, is expected to benefit about 10,000 Indian entrepreneurs by the end of this year.

Pyxis Group, Principia Consulting Form Joint Venture For Commodity, Energy Markets 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Pyxis Group and Principia Consulting announced a strategic joint venture to jointly serve global commodity and energy markets.

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week, recording net inflows of RM233.2 million last week amid continued foreign selling across regional equity markets.

Gold Li Plans First High-rise Residential Project In Muar By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Johor-based property developer Gold Li Holdings Bhd plans to launch its first high-rise residential project in 2027 as part of its strategy to expand beyond its traditional landed property segment.

Kazan Is Slowly Returning To Its Former Glory

From Nor Baizura Basri

KAZAN (Russia), May 17 (Bernama) -- Bauman Street in Kazan, known as the city’s main pedestrian and social hub, was bustling with activity as friends and families spent time together, with buskers adding to the lively atmosphere.

MEF Reaffirms Commitment To Workplace Mental Health Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national efforts to strengthen workplace mental health protection and psychosocial risk management.

MADANI Microfinancing Initiatives Strengthen Economic Resilience During Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government’s microfinancing initiatives strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience during periods of geopolitical uncertainty by preserving liquidity and supporting domestic economic activity, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).