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Economic
Takaful Industry Takes Lead In Nurturing Youth Financial Literacy
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Bhd (SLMT) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) have jointly launched the ‘Program Inspirasi Pendidikan Kewangan Belia Negara (Sesi 2025/2026)’ in a step forward to shape a financially responsible and resilient generation.
Market
Ringgit Closes Higher As US-China Trade Tension Weighs On Greenback
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Thursday as continued trade tension between the United States and China weighed on the dollar.
Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat Amid Persistent Global Volatility
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed flat amid a mixed broader market as investors stayed on the sidelines due to ongoing global volatility.
Rubber Market Extends Mixed Performance, Tracking Regional Futures
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed again today, reflecting softer regional rubber futures and fluctuating crude oil prices, said a dealer.
FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Session
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in early trade on Thursday.
Corporate
Takaful Industry Takes Lead In Nurturing Youth Financial Literacy
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Bhd (SLMT) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) have jointly launched the ‘Program Inspirasi Pendidikan Kewangan Belia Negara (Sesi 2025/2026)’ in a step forward to shape a financially responsible and resilient generation.
AirAsia X Sets Sights On More Central Asian Destinations
From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
TASHKENT, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd is eyeing expansion into more Central Asian countries following the encouraging response to its newly launched route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Malaysia To Spearhead Regional Green Transition Through Partnerships
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to take a leading role in the regional green transition by fostering stronger collaboration between government, industry, and communities to build a low-carbon and resilient future.