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KPK Focuses On Technology, Innovation To Drive Agri-commodities Sector

SEREMBAN, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is intensifying its focus on technology, data and innovation to drive a smarter, more sustainable and resilient national agriculture and agricommodities sector, Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Versus Greenback, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies, including the US dollar, ahead of the release of key United States (US) economic data later tonight that could reinforce expectations for the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep interest rates unchanged, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, weighed down by regional rubber futures despite firmer crude oil prices, a trader said.

139th Canton Fair Draws Record Overseas Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The 139th Canton Fair in Guangdong Province concluded with a record number of overseas buyers, underscoring continued global demand for Chinese products and manufacturing innovation.

Malaysia's Wholesale And Retail Trade Climbs 9.8 Pct To RM169 Bln In March 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade climbed 9.8 per cent year-on-year in March 2026, with sales worth RM169 billion, supported by strong seasonal consumer demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

PDI Technologies, The Retail Marketeers Honour Six Women In Europe’s Convenience Retail, Mobility Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- PDI Technologies and The Retail Marketeers announced the recipients of the 2026 European Female Leaders in Convenience Awards, recognising women leaders in Europe’s convenience retail and mobility sectors.

Quantum Motion Raises US$160 Mln To Advance Silicon-Based Quantum Computing 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Quantum Motion announced a US$160 million Series C funding round to commercialise its silicon transistor-based quantum computing technology designed for scalable and energy-efficient deployment. (US$1 = RM3.91)

Foreign Funds Turn Net Buyers On Bursa Malaysia With RM95.2 Mln Inflow -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers of equities last week after three weeks of net selling, with a net inflow of RM95.2 million against a net outflow of RM160.8 million in the preceding week, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid Ongoing West Asia Peace Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, as investors kept an eye on the ongoing peace negotiations over the West Asia crisis, an analyst said.

Not All EVs Will Become Expensive After CBU Duties Return - Sim

BATU KAWAN, May 8 (Bernama) -- Claims that all electric vehicles (EVs) will become more expensive following the reimposition of import duties on completely built-up (CBU) EVs from July are inaccurate, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Sim Tze Tzin. 

Meltwater Unveils AI-Powered Mid-Year Product Release

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a leader in actionable intelligence, has unveiled its 2026 Mid-Year Product Release, designed to empower organisations to move beyond monitoring to uncover critical signals, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and act with speed and confidence.

Crossing Borders: Malaysian Startups Eye Bigger ASEAN Market

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, May 7 (Bernama) -- For many Malaysian startups, expanding beyond domestic borders often comes with familiar challenges -- limited regional networks, unfamiliar regulations and difficulty accessing investors outside Malaysia.