FBM KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday,

Leader Energy Secures Over US$100 Mln Investment From CAF II

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Telecommunication and power manufacturer, Leader Energy Group Bhd has secured over US$100 million (US$1=RM4.28) investment from China-ASEAN Investment Cooperation Fund II (CAF II).

Labuan’s Asia International Exchange Launches Revolutionary Digital Asset Platform

LABUAN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Asia International Exchange (AIX) marked a significant milestone today with the soft launch of its digital asset platform, positioning Labuan as a key financial technology (fintech) hub in the region. 

Petron: No Disruption To Petroleum Products Supply Amid Refinery Maintenance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd's (Petron Malaysia) refinery at Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, will undergo a maintenance shutdown for eight weeks to facilitate repairs to its furnaces.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat Amid Mixed Regional Performance

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed flat on Wednesday as caution weighed on sentiment amid a mixed performance in regional bourses, an analyst said.

3REN Bhd Expands Operations, R&D And Market Presence With Upcoming IPO - MTDC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- 3REN Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) will enable the group to expand its operations, enhance its research and development capabilities, and strengthen its presence in key markets, said Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC).

Rubber Market Ends Higher

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, taking its cue from the recovery in benchmark crude oil prices and the uptick in the Shanghai rubber futures exchange, amid concerns over tight natural rubber supply due to adverse weather in producing countries, a dealer said. 

Moody's Sees Higher Sukuk Issuance In Malaysia In Second Half Of Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is projected to register a higher sukuk issuance in the second half (2H) of this year despite lower domestic sovereign issuance in the first half (1H), according to Moody’s Ratings.

Mitsubishi Power Aims To Expand Gas Turbine Expertise In Asia Pacific

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific Pte Ltd aims to expand its gas turbine expertise in Southeast Asia, given the significant utilisation potential of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the region.

Rise Of Fintech, AI Requires Clear, Strong Governance Framework - ADFIM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The rise of financial technology (fintech) and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s rapidly changing world presents both opportunities and challenges such as the use of AI in credit scoring that has raised concerns about algorithm bias and the possibility of unfair lending practices.

Increasing WPL Threshold Will Be A Boon For Plantation Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd believes that raising the windfall profit levy (WPL) threshold to around RM4,500 per tonne would benefit the plantation sector, ahead of Budget 2025 which will be presented on Oct 18.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, Tracking Wall Street's Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, tracking Wall Street’s positive performance amid declining crude oil prices and ongoing Middle East tension, an analyst said.