Business News
FBM KLCI Edges Up 0.59% to 1,618 as Post-Budget Rally Turns Selective
The benchmark index held above the key 1,600 support, but weak market breadth and elevated bond yields suggest risk appetite remains fragile.
Category: Business News
Stocks and Markets
Malaysia to Diversify E&E Value Chain to Cut Semiconductor Dependen
The government will reduce Malaysia’s risk of overdependence on the semiconductor sector by diversifying the electrical and electronics (E&E) value chain and sources of…
Workplace
The Talents Malaysia Wants to Bring Home — and the Talents It May Already Have
Malaysia seeks to repatriate talent abroad but must also optimize the skills of its existing foreign spouses to enhance economic contributions.
Business News
FBM KLCI gains 0.47% as bargain hunting lifts market sentiment
FBM KLCI rose 7.44 points as bargain hunting and Budget 2027 optimism lifted sentiment, with construction and property stocks leading gains.
Agriculture
Greenpeace Links Malaysian and Singaporean Firms to Indonesian Peatland Fires
Environmental groups identify top Malaysian and Singaporean plantation entities tied to recurring 2026 Indonesian forest fires, demanding cross-border corporate accountability.
Business News
SAMENTA Urges Protection for SMEs from Rising Platform Costs
SAMENTA praised Budget 2027 measures supporting SMEs but urged safeguards against higher merchant charges from delivery platforms.
Byline
Why Mental Wellbeing Matters as Malaysia Ages
Mental Wellbeing - World Mental Health Day emphasizes listening to older adults’ experiences, highlighting the importance of mental well-being alongside physical health in aging.
Business News
Oil Spike and Foreign Selling Drag Bursa
Bursa Malaysia fell as oil prices surged and foreign selling persisted, pushing the FBM KLCI near the key 1,600 support.
Byline
The hidden cost of compressed air: Why manufacturers should look beyond the purchase price
Focusing solely on air compressor purchase price can mislead manufacturers about true long-term operational costs, including energy consumption.
Finance
Anwar’s 2027 Budget Seen as Election Test
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will present a budget focused on easing living costs, supporting middle-income households, and promoting renewable energy amid upcoming elections.
Politics
Rafizi Pushes GST Return in Shadow Budget
Rafizi Ramli urges GST reintroduction at five per cent, arguing reforms can win voter support if benefits are clearly explained.
Business News
Selling Pressure Builds, Budget in Focus
ursa Malaysia fell sharply as banking stocks slumped, with investors cautious ahead of Budget 2027 and global bond yield pressures.
Crime
Husband and Wife Accused of £5m Fraud at Top UK College
Originally from Malaysia, Cardiff Sixth Form College founders accused of £5m fraud; husband admits theft, wife denies charges, trial reveals lavish lifestyle claims.
Business News
Shanghai Electric’s Sarawak Power Project Marks Global Debut for China-Made Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine
Shanghai Electric’s Sarawak contract marks the first overseas deployment of its heavy-duty gas turbine technology and EPC capabilities.
Fuel
RONPOS Expands Malaysian Footprint with FIVE Petroleum Onboarding
Silentmode’s RONPOS platform adds FIVE Petroleum as its fourth Malaysian client while expanding pilot operations in the Philippines.
Artificial Intelligence
What does “AI security” mean and why does it matter to your business?
AI security involves protecting systems against risks from untrusted inputs, learned behaviors, and autonomous actions, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability throughout the technology…