Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat Amid Persistent Global Volatility

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed flat amid a mixed broader market as investors stayed on the sidelines due to ongoing global volatility.

Anwar Commends ASEAN’s Efforts To Attract Major Institutions For APG

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lauded ASEAN’s efforts to draw the interest of major institutions to ensure the success of the ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative (APGF).

KWAP Unveils RM2 Bln Dana Iklim+ To Accelerate Nation’s Net Zero Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) — Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) has unveiled a climate-focused investment fund, Dana Iklim+, with a target deployment of RM2 billion to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.

Malaysia To Spearhead Regional Green Transition Through Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to take a leading role in the regional green transition by fostering stronger collaboration between government, industry, and communities to build a low-carbon and resilient future.

MIDA, Maybank Join Forces To Position Malaysia As Global Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Maybank have entered into a partnership to promote Malaysia as a premier global investment destination.

Multiply Group Proposes Merger With 2PointZero, Ghitha Holding Via Share Swap

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Multiply Group, the Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company, has announced board approval for a major share swap deal to acquire 2PointZero and Ghitha Holding, a move that could reshape its investment portfolio and boost its capital base to 8.64 billion Emirati dirhams. (100 Emirati dirhams = RM115.10)

PMB Investment Declares 1.56 Sen Per Unit Distribution For PMB Dana Bestari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- PMB Investment Bhd, an Islamic fund management company (IFMC) under Pelaburan MARA Bhd, has declared an income distribution of 1.56 sen per unit, amounting to a total gross distribution of RM3,210,618.35 for the PMB Dana Bestari for the financial year ended Sept 30, 2025.

Fadillah Urges ASEAN To Boost Clean Energy Investment Through Partnerships, Green Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should aim to become a destination for clean energy investment by unlocking public-private partnerships, green financing and climate funds, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Gains To End Steady

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to close marginally higher today, tracking the upbeat performance of regional peers amid continued bargain-hunting across the broader market.

Malaysia’s GDP Growth To Stay Above 4 Pct Through 2026 -- MARC Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to sustain growth of above four per cent in 2025 and 2026, driven by resilient domestic demand, major infrastructure projects and ongoing structural reforms, Malaysian Ratings Bhd said.

Make Good Regulatory Practice A Driver Of ASEAN Integration -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is proposing that good regulatory practice (GRP) be positioned as a key driver of ASEAN integration to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and investment appeal.

IMFC-J Attracted RM29.51 Bln Potential Investments In JS-SEZ Up To Sept 15 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) has attracted the interest of 104 potential investors, which may invest an estimated RM29.51 billion into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), during the period of January to Sept 15 this year.