BNM Launches RENTAS+ To Enable 24/7 Interbank Settlement

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has launched RENTAS+, an enhancement to Real-time Electronic Transfer of Funds and Securities to enable continuous interbank funds transfer and settlement 24/7, 365 days a year.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firm Crude Oil, Steady Demand

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, lifted by stronger crude oil prices, steady demand and optimism over Indonesia’s progress on its B50 biodiesel programme.

Malaysian Rubber Market Ends Lower In Line With Weak Regional Futures

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Tuesday, tracking the downtrend in regional rubber futures and as the ringgit remained flat against the US dollar, said a dealer.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher on Tuesday against the US dollar amid renewed buying interest.

IBM Malaysia Hopes For Stronger Push For AI In Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd hopes that the upcoming Budget 2026 will provide stronger and more targeted incentives for artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate digital transformation across key sectors of the economy.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar On Fiscal Optimism Ahead Of Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, supported by renewed buying interest amid optimism that the Malaysian government will maintain fiscal discipline and gradually reduce the fiscal deficit as a percentage of gross domestic product in Budget 2026.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firmer Regional Futures, Stable Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market continued to close higher on Monday, supported by firmer regional rubber futures and stable crude oil prices amid ongoing supply concerns due to the rainy season in major producing countries, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Closes At Intraday High On Stronger Regional Performance

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high on Monday, in line with stronger regional market performance, coupled with continued buying interest in the healthcare and financial stocks, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, Tracking Firmer Regional Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly higher, tracking the firmer regional markets, with continued buying in selected heavyweight counters supporting the market sentiment, an analyst said.

Budget 2026: MPOB Calls For Incentives To Lift Exports, Yields, Sustainability

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The palm oil industry has called for more targeted incentives and policy support under Budget 2026 to enhance export competitiveness, boost yields and productivity, and strengthen sustainability, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Steady Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher today, influenced by steady benchmark crude oil prices amid ongoing concern over natural rubber (NR) supply shortage due to inclement weather in major producing countries, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Eases As Profit Taking Halts Recent Gains

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower today on profit-taking after recent strong gains, an analyst said.