Uptrend Seen For Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see an uptrend next week as the market should remain constructively supported, said an analyst.

Yayasan Peneraju Unveils New Basic Package To Accelerate Bumiputera AI Upskilling

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Peneraju (YP) is introducing the latest addition to its financing scheme, the ‘Basic Package’, available from Jan 9, 2026, aimed at accelerating Bumiputera upskilling in artificial intelligence (AI) training.

MARC Ratings Forecasts Malaysia's Economy To Expand By 4.3 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is forecasted to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2026, supported by continued domestic demand and sustained investment activity, driven by rapid demand for electrical and electronic products as well as data centre infrastructure.

MIMOS International Venture Partners ALAA Consultancy To Accelerate Global Deep-Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- MIMOS International Venture Sdn Bhd (MIVSB) has entered into a strategic partnership with ALAA Consultancy (M) Sdn Bhd (ACSB) to scale Malaysian deep-tech innovation into global markets.

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.

PM’s Official Visit To Turkiye Part Of MITI’s Efforts To Strengthen FTA – Johari

From Muhammad Saufee Rosman

ISTANBUL, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Turkiye forms part of Malaysia’s strategic efforts to review and strengthen the implementation of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Malaysia-Turkiye US$10 Bln Bilateral Trade Target Achievable -- PM Anwar

From Muhammad Saufee Rosman

ISTANBUL, Jan 8 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident that the Malaysia-Türkiye bilateral trade target of US$10 billion (US$1 = RM4.05) is achievable based on ongoing programmes and investments.

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.

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.

13MP Implementation A Priority Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties In 2026 -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stays the course on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) implementation to weather the economic challenges of 2026 amid rising global geopolitical uncertainties, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.

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).