Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, weighed down by regional rubber futures despite firmer crude oil prices, a trader said.

Quantum Motion Raises US$160 Mln To Advance Silicon-Based Quantum Computing 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Quantum Motion announced a US$160 million Series C funding round to commercialise its silicon transistor-based quantum computing technology designed for scalable and energy-efficient deployment. (US$1 = RM3.91)

IEM Takes Dual Action Approach To Address Global Supply Crisis Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) has released its Engineering Impact Survey Report to address the impact of the global supply crisis triggered by recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

Rubber Market Expected To Trade In Cautious Mode Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade in cautious mode, driven by tight supply due to the El Niño season and West Asia peace talks.

MISC Names Two New LNG Carriers, Strengthens Partnership With ExxonMobil Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd announced the naming of two new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, Seri Dian and Seri Dayang, further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Seariver Maritime LLC (SRM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil.

Parkson Unit Renews Shanghai Tenancy Until Dec 31, 2036

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Parkson Holdings Bhd’s 54.97 per cent-owned subsidiary Parkson Retail Group Ltd (PRGL) has renewed the tenancy of its Shanghai Hongqiao retail property in China for a further 10 years until Dec 31, 2036.

Rubber Closes Higher On Gains In Crude Oil Prices, Supply Shortages

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed higher on Friday, supported by firmer benchmark crude oil prices and concerns over supply shortages due to wet weather disruptions in major producing countries, a dealer said. 

Toshiba Launches High-Speed Switches For Next-Generation Interfaces

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched “TDS5C212MX” and “TDS5B212MX”, 2:1 multiplexer (Mux) / 1:2 demultiplexer (De‑Mux) switches supporting high-speed interfaces such as PCIe 6.0 and USB4 Version 2.0.

LBS Wins Four Prestigious Accolades At StarProperty Real Estate Developer Awards 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Property developer LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBS) has won four prestigious accolades at the StarProperty Real Estate Developer Awards 2026, which recognises developers that have made significant contributions to Malaysia’s real estate sector.

Wolters Kluwer Enables Segway-Ninebot Financial Transformation  

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, announced the successful completion and full go‑live of a two-phase platform for Segway-Ninebot, a global leader in electric personal mobility.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed As Positive Developments Capped By Weaker Oil, Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed mixed on Thursday, amid gains in regional rubber futures but capped by weaker oil prices and a stronger ringgit, a dealer said. 

Malaysia Positions Carbon Market As Strategic Economic Pillar To Drive Trade Competitiveness - Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning the carbon market as a critical economic driver to bolster industrial competitiveness and meet its ambitious climate targets under the newly approved National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK).