URA Act: Malaysian Developers Lead Australia’s Urban Renewal While Reforms Stall At Home

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Top-tier Malaysian property developers are leading Australia’s largest urban renewal projects, while Malaysia is still debating the crucial Urban Renewal Act (URA) amid deteriorating low-cost housing, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.

Bursa Malaysia Continues Uptrend At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, boosted by renewed buying interest in selected heavyweights in the banking and utilities sectors amid positive sentiment.

Malaysia’s Tech Sector Earnings To Grow This Year Amid Tariff Headwinds -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector earnings are projected to grow this year, riding on stronger demand and overall recovery in the semiconductor space amid the United States (US) tariff headwinds, said analysts.

Govt Support Crucial To Accelerate AI And IoT Adoption – Expert 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) – Government support is vital in speeding up the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), said IoT industry expert Dr Mazlan Abbas.

Labuan's RM38 Mln Waterfront Revamp Set To Boost Economy, Tourism

LABUAN, March 15 (Bernama) -- Labuan, the Malaysian international business and financial hub, is set for a significant transformation with the proposed RM38 million Waterfront Development Project (Phase 1) to generate economic benefits and enhance tourism offerings in the island federal territory.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week.

Pertama Digital Proposes Acquisition In Two Firms As Part Of Regularisation Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Pertama Digital Bhd has proposed to acquire two companies which provide installation, maintenance, management and supporting services for surveillance and technologies systems as part of the group’s long-term business strategy and proposed regularisation plan.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Dalian Palm Olein Prices, Soybean Oil Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher amid firmer prices in China’s Dalian palm olein and soybean oil market, said palm oil trader David Ng. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback On Trade War Uncertainties

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as trade war uncertainties weighed on market sentiment, said an analyst.

CIP’s Fifth Flagship Fund Exceeds 12 Bln Euros Target 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that its fifth flagship fund, CI V, has surpassed its target size of 12 billion euros at final close, reflecting strong investor interest in large-scale greenfield energy infrastructure investments. (1 Euro = RM4.80)

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Mid-afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued to trade higher at mid-afternoon lifted by gains in heavyweights led by Maybank and YTL Power International Bhd. 

BIMB Securities Forecasts Lower Malaysia Budget Deficit Of 3.9 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s budget deficit is forecast lower at 3.9 per cent for 2025, said BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.