13MP Implementation Sets Malaysia’s Economic Direction, Benefits The Rakyat -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The year 2026 will mark the start of the implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), focusing on translating policies into concrete actions to ensure the people receive the benefits, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.

ISF Group Eyes RM61.15 Mln From IPO To Fuel Business Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- End-to-end piping solutions provider ISF Group Bhd from Johor aims to raise RM61.15 million from its initial public offering (IPO) en route to its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Jan 28, 2026.

Consumer Sector To Benefit From SSPA Pay Rises, SARA 2.0 Support – HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer sector is poised to gain from higher disposable income following phase 2 of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustments and the ongoing implementation of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said.

Malaysia Airlines Flight Returns To Paris Shortly After Departure Due To Engine Indication Anomaly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines confirmed that its flight MH21 operating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to KL International Airport on Jan 7 has returned to CDG shortly after departure as a precautionary measure following an engine indication anomaly.

Bursa Opens Cautiously, CI Down 0.38 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened Thursday on a cautious note as investors tracked global geopolitical developments, including US plans to curb Venezuelan oil exports and renewed rhetoric over US interest in Greenland.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

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.

PM Anwar Tells Emerging Economies To Forge New Alliances And Not Be Dictated By Big Powers

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on emerging economies to realise that their future is not necessarily tied to the dictates of the big powers, be it the United States or China, but rather their own ability to forge new and mutually beneficial economic alliances.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rebounds 0.27 Pct On Heavyweight Buying

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.

Bursa Remains Easier At Midday Amid Lack Of Catalysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a slightly lower note, amid a healthy profit-taking pullback in the absence of fresh domestic catalysts.

Pro Qaseh Technique To Coordinate Aceh Oil And Gas Investments

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.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, amid lacklustre trading, with the benchmark index slipping below the 1,670 level. 

Capital A Fails To Get Bursa Approval For Extension to Complete Proposed Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd did not receive approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for an extension of time to complete its proposed share distribution, but the distribution will still be implemented concurrently with the AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) private placement.