Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, US Inflation Concerns Weigh On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking US Wall Street’s decline after US October inflation data heightened concerns over inflationary pressures.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Banking, Data Centre Heavyweights Weigh On Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday with the key index closing just above the psychological 1,600 level as selling pressure in banking and data-centre-related heavyweights weighed on market sentiment, said an analyst.

Hangzhou Tech Zone Showcases AI Products At World Internet Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Companies from Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City, a technology zone in China’s Zhejiang province, showcased artificial intelligence (AI) products at the Light of Internet Expo, held alongside the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit from Nov 2 to 5.

Tighter Loan Approvals, Higher Borrowing Costs To Challenge Property Market In 2027 – JLL Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Tighter housing loan approvals and potentially higher borrowing costs are expected to weigh on Malaysia's residential property market in 2027, as banks become more selective in financing property purchases, said JLL Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Losses At Midday In Contrast With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downward trend at midday on Tuesday despite positive sentiment among regional peers.

Mega Projects, Buildings Must Address Public Welfare, Societal Needs — PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Mega projects and buildings must address public welfare and societal needs as ignoring these risks would fuel frustration and resentment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Opens Lower Despite Positive Sentiment On Wall Street

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower on Tuesday after a long weekend break for the Deepavali holiday despite positive sentiment on Wall Street overnight.

Bank of Thailand Urges Financial Institutions To Step Up Cybersecurity

By Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has urged financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and remain vigilant against potential cyberattacks following incidents involving financial institutions in other countries.

Scicom Eyes International Expansion With Self-funding GovTech Border Infrastructure Model

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Scicom (MSC) Bhd is accelerating its international government technology (GovTech) expansion, leveraging a public-private financing model designed to help sovereign governments modernise border security without heavy upfront capital expenditure.

Govt Interventions, Public Cooperation Key To Cushioning Fuel Price, Inflation Pressures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Government interventions to cushion the impact of rising global fuel prices must be complemented by public cooperation in managing fuel consumption to minimise inflationary pressures and protect household finances.

Chartered Institute Of Logistics Sabah Calls For Study On Kota Kinabalu Airport

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The future of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), whether to retain, expand or relocate it, must be determined through a comprehensive assessment of its economic viability, operational capacity and long-term benefits to Sabah, said the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section.

KWAP Wins Global Award For RM6 Bln Dana Pemacu Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) – The Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP) has won the Investment category at the Pensions & Investments (P&I) World Pension Summit Excellence and Innovation Awards for its RM6 billion Dana Pemacu initiative.