CIMB Securities Overweight On Healthcare Sector Due To Its Defensive Nature

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained an "Overweight" call on Malaysia’s healthcare sector premised on its defensive nature and resilient demand.

Theta, Agmo Tie Up To Drive AI Deployment In Public Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Theta Edge Bhd and Agmo Holdings Bhd have formed a joint venture company (JVco) to accelerate the commercialisation of disruptive technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), with an initial focus on driving transformation in the public sector.

Tax Expansion Vital To Ensure Fiscal Sustainability - PMO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The country’s revenue generation remains limited, and tax expansion is necessary to ensure fiscal sustainability, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower In Sync With Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region, said an analyst.

PM Anwar Calls For Core Human Values In Economic And Technological Pursuits

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called for economic growth to be firmly rooted in ethics, culture and humanity, even as the nation embraces rapid technological advancement.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Lack Of Positive Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend to close the morning session lower at midday as profit-taking continued amidst a lack of positive market sentiment, analysts said. 

JS-SEZ Key To Johor’s Rise As Regional Innovation And Investment Hub

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as a cornerstone of Johor’s transformation into a next-generation regional powerhouse, with the state offering a compelling value proposition to global investors in artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and high-value industries.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Mixed In Choppy Trading

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended a choppy but directionless trading session, with the index moving in a narrow range, amid global uncertainties, as investors refrained from taking long positions.

Govt Expects Additional SST Revenue Of RM5 Bln In 2025, RM10 Bln In 2026 Following Revision

PETALING JAYA, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) collection is expected to increase by RM5 billion in 2025 and by RM10 billion in 2026 following the review and expansion of the tax scope, which will be implemented starting July 1.

Bursa Malaysia Almost Flat At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained almost flat at midday today with buying support continuing in selected heavyweights, interspersed with profit-taking led by consumer products and services counters. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher, Turns Lower Soon After

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher but turned lower thereafter, tracking the weaker overnight Wall Street performance. 

Policy Consistency, Political Stability Key To World Competitiveness Ranking – Economist

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) hinges on political stability and consistent policy formulation and implementation, particularly as difficult or unpopular decisions are sometimes necessary to optimise resource allocation and strengthen the country’s economic structure.