KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were lower in early trading today.

Softbank, Grab Announce US$1.85 Bln Initial Seed Capital For Malaysia's AI Infrastructure

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- SoftBank Group Corp and Grab Holdings Ltd on Monday announced the signing of joint development agreements in connection with plans for US$1.85 billion (US$1=RM4.06) initial combined seed capital to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Malaysia with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros).

Softbank-led Consortium’s AI Investment Reflects Global Confidence In Malaysia -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The SoftBank-led consortium’s investment in an artificial intelligence (AI) platform in Malaysia reflects global confidence in the country’s potential to develop and use AI, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Under JS-SEZ, Nexus Sedenak Strengthens Kulai's Role As Economic Hub - Teo

KULAI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The high-impact Nexus Sedenak project will become a primary growth catalyst for the southern region’s economy as one of the new industrial and logistics hubs under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Lower Inflation Does Not Mean Lower Cost Of Living, CPI Only Tells Part Of Story

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.

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.

Malaysia To Propose US$500 Bln D-8 Trade Target To Cabinet - Ahmad Zahid

From Siti Nurhana Sharifah Mat Nazir

ISTANBUL, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will deliberate on the Developing Eight (D-8) Organisation for Economic Cooperation’s target to raise intra-member trade to over US$500 billion by 2030 before the matter is brought to the Cabinet.

Penang Allocates RM4.5 Mln To Boost AI Adoption, Support Tech Startups

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Penang government has allocated RM4.5 million in its 2027 budget to support technology startups, accelerate digitalisation among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the state's economy.

ECRL Begins Trial Operations, Passenger Services Targeted To Begin On Dec 12

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) – The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has commenced its trial operations, marking the final phase of operational readiness for commercial passenger services, which are targeted to begin on Dec 12, 2026.

MITI Imposes Anti-dumping Duties On Flat-rolled Imports From China, Taiwan, Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 4.41 per cent to 35.06 per cent on imports of flat-rolled products from China, Taiwan and Vietnam, effective today.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Cautiously Next Week Ahead Of MPOB Report

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade cautiously next week as market players await the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) October palm oil supply and demand report scheduled for release on Nov 10. 

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Volatility In Global Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to trade lower next week, amid continued volatility in global markets.