Bursa Breaks 1,600 Level As Investors Position Ahead Of Long Weekend

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia hit the 1,600 level and closed at its intraday high, rising 1.1 per cent as investors anticipated the United States Federal Reserves to cut rates as soon as next week, making ringgit-denominated assets more attractive on a currency-adjusted basis.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, pressured by falling oil prices amid a mixed performance in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

13 Developers Win LSS PETRA 5+ Solar Bids

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has received Letters of Undertaking from 13 project developers under the LSS PETRA 5+ Programme (Large Scale Solar Energy Transition SuRiA Additional Round Five).

Asia Digital Engineering Doubling MRO Hangar Lines To 40 Within Three To Five Years 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE) is targeting to double its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hangar lines to 40 within the next three to five years. 

MBSB IB Revises 2025 MGS Yield Forecast To 3.40 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has revised its 2025 projection for the 10-year Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yield to end the year at around 3.40 per cent, following the recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut.

Toyota Sold 62,246 Vehicles As Of August

SHAH ALAM, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) recorded solid sales in August with 9,083 units delivered, bringing its year-to-date total to 62,246 units. 

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Zakat Microfinancing: Alliance Islamic Bank Eyes Expansion Of AZAM Programme Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd plans to expand its Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM) nationwide after the initiative showed positive outcomes in improving the livelihood of asnaf micro entrepreneurs.

Kuching Included In Malaysia Airlines' Bonus Side Trip Programme

KUCHING, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) announced today that Kuching has been included as the eighth destination under Malaysia Airlines’ Bonus Side Trip (BST) programme, making it the only Bornean destination in the initiative.

BNM Expected To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct Through Remainder Of 2025, Say Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through the remainder of 2025, assuming that Malaysia's economic growth stays within the official 4.0-4.8 per cent range and inflation remains contained, said an investment bank. 

Malaysia Aims To Diversify Supply Chains In Semiconductor Sector -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to diversify supply chains in the semiconductor sector to ensure that foreign and local investments remain strong and resilient, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

GE Aerospace Commits US$75 Mln To Boost MRO, Engine Repair Capabilities In APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- GE Aerospace has announced its plan to invest US$75 million (US$1=RM4.21) across its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region through the end of 2025.