FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in early trade on Wednesday.

Proton e.MAS 5 Secures 3,000 Bookings In One Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- PROTON e.MAS 5, Malaysia’s first affordable electric vehicle (EV), has received 3,000 bookings within the first week of its launch, including 1,607 units in the first 24 hours.

TNB To Meet Data Centre Needs, Adopts AI And Talent Development

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is strengthening its grid by adopting AI-enabled solutions with a focus on talent development to meet unprecedented demand, especially with the rush of data centres in the country.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar On Softer Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a weaker greenback after dovish signals from the US Federal Reserve (Fed).

Bioeconomy Corporation, UMK To Boost Kelantan's Bio-based Talents, Entrepreneurs

BACHOK, Oct 14 (Bernama) – Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (Bioeconomy Corporation) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) to strengthen collaboration to nurture bio-based talent and entrepreneurs.

IMF Maintains Malaysia's Real GDP Growth Forecast At 4.5 Pct In 2025, 4.0 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.5 per cent in 2025 and 4.0 per cent in 2026. 

IMF Sees Global Growth Moderating To 3.2 Pct In 2025, Calls For Policy Prudence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2026, against 3.2 per cent this year from 3.3 per cent in 2024, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Over 11 Mln Malaysians Benefited From BUDI95 Petrol Subsidy As Of Oct 13 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said the Budi Madani targeted subsidy system for RON95 petrol (BUDI95) has benefited more than 11 million Malaysians, who are enjoying the RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre as of Oct 13, 2025.

Over 11 Mln Malaysians Benefited From BUDI95 Petrol Subsidy As Of Oct 13 - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy said the Budi Madani targeted subsidy system for RON95 petrol (BUDI95) has benefited more than 11 million Malaysians, who are enjoying the RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre as of Oct 13, 2025.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Rising Palm Oil Stocks

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, pressured by rising domestic palm oil stock and a decline in the soybean oil market on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Southern Cable To Raise Up To RM259 Mln To Fund Capacity Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Southern Cable Group Bhd has proposed a private placement of up to 10 per cent of its total issued shares to raise as much as RM259 million to finance a multi-year expansion plan aimed at boosting its production capacity.

Gold Futures End Higher Amid US-China Trade Spat

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, as investors turned to the safe-haven asset to hedge against market volatility amid trade tensions between the United States and China.