Local Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weaker Regional Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market finished mixed on Friday amid weaker advice from the regional rubber futures markets and declining benchmark crude oil prices as the ringgit strengthened against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Weaker US Data

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower, tracking Wall Street’s performance, as higher-than-expected inflation in the United States further diminished hopes for a jumbo US interest rate cut next month.

Inkia Energy Secures Environmental Approval For Solar Power Plant Expansion In Peru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Inkia Energy, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kallpa, has received environmental approval for the expansion of its solar power plant currently under construction in Southern Peru, a global solar resource hub.

Duck Creek To Provide Comprehensive Risk Management, Mitigation Solutions Via RCT Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) insurance, has acquired Risk Control Technologies Inc (RCT), a Toronto-based provider of risk management and loss control solutions.

Global Rate Cuts Signal Policy Shifts, But Malaysia Takes A Measured Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

ASEAN Must Remain A Strong Entity, Resist Divisions - FM Mohd Hasan

By Sharifah Hunani Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain a strong entity, which requires every member of the bloc to avoid creating divisions by siding with conflicting countries.

Govt Expects More Digital Investment In 2025 - Gobind

 PETALING JAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The government expects more digital investment to flow into Malaysia in 2025, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 

MPC Launches Guidelines For EVs, Battery Management To Ensure Safety And Ecosystem Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has launched the electric vehicle and battery management (EVBM) guidelines to ensure public safety, environmental protection and the sustainability of Malaysia’s EV ecosystem. 

Top Glove’s Sales Growth Momentum To Sustain Into 2025 - RHB Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd’s sales volume growth momentum is expected to be sustained into 2025 due to increased inventory restocking and potential shifts in trade caused by United States (US) tariffs on China, said RHB Research.

Labour Market Outlook Remains Positive For Remainder Of 2024 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Malaysia’s labour market outlook for the rest of 2024 to remain positive, with the unemployment rate likely to hold steady at around 3.2 per cent.

Tealive Expands To Middle East, Partners With Dubai-based Conglomerate

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Loob Holding Sdn Bhd, the owner of tea brand Tealive, has signed a master franchise agreement with Dubai-based conglomerate Eureka Restaurant and Café to bring the brand into the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Malaysia Sees Prospects To Establish Cooperation With Canada In Halal Sector -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia sees prospects to introduce cooperation with Canada in the halal sector, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.