Rubber Market Likely To Rise Next Week On Supply Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend higher next week as persistent heavy rains in major rubber-producing countries, namely Thailand and Malaysia, continue to hamper productivity and raise concerns over supply shortages.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Regional Gains, Cautious Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, lifted by regional gains and cautious sentiment after Wall Street ended mixed overnight, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 advancing while the Dow edged lower.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Mixed Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, rebounding from the previous day’s losses, amid mixed cues from Wall Street as investors weighed the latest developments in United States–China trade tensions.

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).

Malaysian Economy To Grow 4.0-4.5 Pct In 2026 - PM Anwar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The Malaysian economy is expected to experience moderate growth of four to 4.5 per cent in 2026 compared to 2025 on the back of a challenging global landscape, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Can Chart Its Own Course Guided By Credible Governance -- Khazanah MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can chart its own course, guided by credible governance, moral clarity and the collective imagination of all who dare to build, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir.

Malaysia To Champion Open And Fair Trade, Global Cooperation — Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to champion open trade, fair rules, and international cooperation through its proactive engagement across multiple platforms, including Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), ASEAN, and BRICS, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Perdana Petroleum Seeks Capital Investment Incentives In Budget 2026

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Offshore support vessel (OSV) operator Perdana Petroleum Bhd has urged the government to introduce targeted fiscal incentives in Budget 2026 to sustain Malaysia’s marine support services sector amid rising operational costs and the industry’s transition towards decarbonisation.

Bursa May Stay Volatile Next Week On US Shutdown, Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain volatile next week, if the United States (US) federal government shutdown persists, said an analyst. 

Rubber Market Expected To Trade Sideways On Slow Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways next week due to slowing demand for commodities including rubber, said industry expert Denis Low.

US Tariffs Likely To Drive Volatility On Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see volatile trading next week amid uncertainty over United States (US) tariff measures, though continued institutional buying should support a positive bias.

ASEAN Banks On Key Deals To Boost Intra-regional Trade - Tengku Zafrul

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said today that key trade deals such as the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and other upgraded agreements to be sealed next month at the ASEAN Summit are set to help boost intra-regional trade.