Business News
Malaysia E-Financial Crime Losses Jump 235% Despite Fewer Cases
Malaysia's e-financial crime losses jumped 235% to RM280.72 million in January-October, even as overall online scam losses fell.
Category: Malaysia
Business News
Fahmi Says Online Banking Safe After Bank Rakyat Disruption
The government says online banking remains secure after Bank Rakyat's website was disrupted, while BSN and Bank Islam customers also faced service problems.
Business News
SoftBank, Grab Commit Billions to Build Malaysia AI Infrastructure
SoftBank, Grab and PETROS pledge $1.85 billion to develop Malaysian AI infrastructure, targeting regional compute leadership by 2030 and beyond.
Business News
Google to Invest US$15 Billion in Malaysia Data Centres
Google plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia over 2027 and 2028 to build data centres and other infrastructure, pledging more than 9,000 local…
Business News
Malaysia records US$1.62 billion in IPO proceeds, leads Southeast Asia
Malaysia led Southeast Asia with 38 IPOs raising US$1.62 billion in nine months, despite regional declines caused by uncertainty and regulatory changes.
Stocks and Markets
FBM KLCI Poised for Rebound as Global Risk Appetite Improves
FBM KLCI is expected to recover today as Wall Street rallies and falling oil prices improve market sentiment.
Stocks and Markets
Daily Trader’s Morning Briefing: November 5, 2026
The FBM KLCI fell on profit-taking, while the technology sector rallied. Events include Bank Negara Malaysia's rate decision and US midterm election outcomes.
Business News
CIMB OCTO Users Can Now Pay by DuitNow QR in Nine Countries
CIMB OCTO app users can now scan and pay at Alipay+ merchants in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Philippines and Laos using DuitNow…
Business News
Malaysia Manufacturing Rebounds Strongly as October PMI Returns to Growth
October PMI rose into expansion, driven by stronger orders, exports, hiring, and improving production activity.
Business News
SoftBank Eyes $50 Billion AI Expansion Across Malaysia Regions
SoftBank plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia’s AI, data centre and technology sectors, targeting Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia, boosting jobs, innovation and the…
Business News
Who’s Who Behind TuJu: Ex-Highway Board Chief and Former IGP Among Developer’s Directors
A state assemblyman who chaired LLM and a former IGP are among the directors of Prosignal, the private company behind TuJu.
Business News
Malaysia Approves First Raw Rare Earths Export Under New Rules
Malaysia has approved its first raw rare earths export for R&D under new guidelines easing a moratorium in place since 2024.
Tech
Beyond Smart Cities: Why Malaysia’s AI Ambitions Need Wisdom, Not Just Technology
Technology can accelerate decisions, but trust will determine whether cities can act on them
Malaysia
Genting Property, Huawei Partner for AI Smart Campus in Johor
Genting Property partners with Huawei to develop Johor Tech Smart City, marking Huawei's first international Smart Campus project.
GDP
Malaysia’s Economy Expands 5.3% in Q3 2026, Manufacturing Leads
Malaysia’s Q3 2026 GDP grew 5.3%, economy expands driven by manufacturing and services, while mining contracted; cumulative growth reached 5.5%.
Business News
U.S.-Malaysia Forum Strengthens Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Cooperation
U.S. and Malaysia advance critical minerals partnership, promoting investment, technology transfer and secure rare earth supply chains.