Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Buying Momentum

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, with trading very much centred on key heavyweight counters. 

Affin Bank Projects 4.3 Pct GDP Growth For Malaysia This Year

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's economy to maintain its strong momentum with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.3 per cent in 2026, following the likely 4.6 per cent expansion in 2025.

Brahim’s To Expand PIA Kitchen This Year, Eyes Rising Tourist Arrivals

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Brahim’s Dewina Group of Companies (Brahim’s) plans to expand its in-flight catering kitchen at Penang International Airport (PIA) this year to meet rising demand from Visit Malaysia 2026. 

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends 0.43 Pct Lower On Profit-taking

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.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends 043 Pct Lower On Profit-taking

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.

Opening Of A-ASign's New Office Strengthens Perak As GBS Hub - Saarani

IPOH, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The opening of A-ASign Corporation Sdn Bhd’s new operations office in Ipoh reflects investor confidence in Perak as a strategic location for the growth of high-value service industries and the digital economy.

Johor Tops Property Market, Sabah Records Gains Across Sectors - Rahim & Co

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Johor has emerged as one of the strongest-performing states in both property transaction volume and value, while Sabah recorded improvements across the residential, commercial, and industrial segments.

Dmitry Shubov: IP Protection Key For Southeast Asia Legal Tech Eyeing US Market

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.

Akmal Nasrullah To Meet Singapore Counterpart By End-January On JS-SEZ, Blueprint To Be Unveiled In 1Q

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 Forges Strategic Ties With Turkiye For RM1.8 Bln Shipyard Project

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.

Vantris Energy Share Price Up In Early Trade On Two Work Orders Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Vantris Energy Bhd share price jumped as much as 10.39 per cent in early trade today after securing two work orders for the transportation and installation (T&I) of offshore facilities from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd worth RM1.4 billion. 

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.