Wealthy Families Diversify Residence, Citizenship Options Amid Global Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Henley & Partners’ new data showed a rising interest in additional residence and citizenship rights among wealthy families in some of the world’s most established countries, as political, regulatory and social volatility sharpened the focus on resilience and future optionality.

Nestle Malaysia Emerges As Top Gainer In Early Trade On Stronger 3Q Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd shares emerged as top gainer in early trade today following a stronger performance in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q 2026) .

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. 

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)

Electricity Bill Protection Expansion Will Not Affect TNB's Dividend Payout -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The initiative to expand electricity bill protection threshold for domestic customers until December 2026 will not affect Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) ability to fulfil its dividend payment commitment to shareholders.

TNB Issues RM4.8 Bln Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah Under RM10 Bln Sukuk Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) issued RM4.8 billion in Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah under an Islamic Medium Term Notes Programme of up to RM10 billion in nominal value based on the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday, supported by bargain hunting activities following the previous day's sell-off.

Battersea Investment Losses Highlight Need For Closer Scrutiny - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said overseas investments must be scrutinised more closely to prevent similar losses, citing the Battersea Power Station redevelopment project in the United Kingdom.

SG4 Growth Targets Must Be Supported By Implementation Capacity -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The economic growth target of up to seven per cent per year for Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perlis states (SG4) must be supported by implementation capacity, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

TNB Commits To Connect Approved Data Centres To The Grid Within One Year

From Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

SINGAPORE, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has committed to connecting approved data centres to the electricity grid within one year, as Malaysia strengthens its domestic network to keep pace with rising power demand and regional electricity connectivity.

Nestle Malaysia’s 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM197.51 Mln, Declares 80 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd’s net profit rose to RM197.51 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026, compared to RM114.04 million in the same quarter a year ago supported by higher sales. 

MIDA Calls For Coordinated Investment Strategy To Position Borneo As Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Invest Borneo action plan should focus on shared value chains, improve cross-border ease of doing business and prioritise investment realisation to strengthen Borneo’s position as an investment hub, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).