Shandong BRICS Trade Conference Draws Delegates From 30 Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- More than 100 business delegates from 30 countries and regions, including BRICS members and partner nations, met over 200 local companies at a trade and investment conference that opened in Jinan, the capital of east China’s Shandong province.

PAAB Proposes RM11.64 Bln Sukuk Programme For Long-term Water Infrastructure Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has proposed an RM11.64 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) programme through its wholly owned funding vehicle and sukuk issuing entity, Pengurusan Air SPV Bhd (PASB), to support its long-term strategic capital expenditure (capex) requirements over the next decade.

Use Data And Analytics To Improve Subsidy Targeting Based On Household Needs -- Experts

BANGI, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should use data and analytics to improve subsidy targeting based on household needs, helping those most in need while maintaining fiscal sustainability.

Express Rail Link Seeks Collaboration With Universities To Develop Rail Talent, Support Long-term Growth

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- High-speed airport train service provider Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) seeks further collaboration with universities to develop young talent and build local expertise in rail technology.

PM Anwar Fulfils Promise To Expedite Flood Mitigation Projects, Help Long-Suffering Victims

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Staying true to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar’s promise made more than three years ago, the government has expedited the implementation of flood mitigation projects to ease the burden and financial hardship inflicted on victims almost seasonally by this natural disaster.

Ringgit Opens Higher As AI Investment Concerns Weigh On Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher on Friday as the greenback weakened after equity prices fell amid heightened concern over artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments.

Malaysia Retains Top Spot In Global Islamic Finance Development Rankings For 14th Consecutive Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has retained its position as the world's most developed Islamic finance market in the 2026 Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) report for the 14th consecutive year, amid nine per cent growth in the global Islamic finance market to US$6.5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.07).

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High, CI Up 0.36 Pct On Extended Bargain Hunting

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended mixed on Thursday, with the benchmark index rising 0.36 per cent as bargain hunting continued in selected heavyweights, outperforming most regional markets, which closed lower, an analyst said.

Interactive Brokers Enables AI Trade On Clients’ Behalf

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Interactive Brokers has launched a new capability that allows eligible clients authorise connected artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to trade on their behalf across more than 75,000 listed stocks, options and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) worldwide, without approving each order individually.