Listen Labs Launches AI ‘Twins’ To Predict Customer Behaviour

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Listen Labs, an artificial intelligence (AI) customer research company, has launched Listen Twins, AI models of individual real people in a company’s target audience, built from in-depth interviews and designed to predict how they would respond to questions.

Bursa Malaysia 3Q Net Profit Rises 10 Pct To RM70.20 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit rose 10 per cent to RM70.20 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q2026), from RM63.84 million a year earlier.

Bursa Malaysia Key Index Remains Slightly Lower At Midday On Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained slightly lower at midday today, dragged by continued selling in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in the financial services sector. 

Fitch Sees Malaysia’s Islamic Finance Topping US$800 Bln, Growth To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings estimates Malaysia’s Islamic finance industry to have exceeded US$800 billion (US$1 = RM4.08) at the end of the third quarter of 2026 (3Q26), with growth expected to continue, supported by a deep domestic market, a mature ecosystem and policy support under Budget 2027.

Fuel Subsidy Savings For This Year To Be Finalised By Year-end -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The total fuel subsidy savings for this year will be finalised by year-end, taking into account actual transaction adjustments, weekly market prices, currency exchange rates, and verified consumption volumes. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday as market sentiment improved, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street following fresh artificial intelligence (AI)-related funding announcements.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For Eight Consecutive Trading Days

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the eighth consecutive trading day today, reflecting continued positive momentum in the local currency at the start of trading.

99,000 Job Opportunities Created From Over RM200 Bln Investments In 1H 2026 -- MITI

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- A total of 99,030 job opportunities are expected to be created through 2,746 approved investment projects in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), opening up more opportunities for Malaysians to fill high-skilled jobs and enjoy better incomes. 

CPO Futures Extend Losses On Production Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended losses for the second consecutive day to end lower on Tuesday due to expectations of strong October production despite improving export demand.

Hong Leong Bank, UnionPay Partner To Facilitate Cross-border Payments In China

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s (HLB) customers can now make QR payments at more than 120 million UnionPay and Weixin Pay merchant touchpoints across China through the HLB Connect application, following a strategic partnership with UnionPay International (UPI).

Govt Prepared To Re-Engage With Industry Players On CRESS Charge -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The government is prepared to re-engage with industry players to look at the possibility of improving the fee structure of the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).

Rently Secures US$12 Mln Growth Credit Facility To Expand Rental Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Rental commerce platform, Rently has secured a US$12 million growth credit facility from January Capital, a technology investment firm, to support its expansion across Asia-Pacific and the Gulf region. (US$1 = RM4.08)