Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Friday, in tandem with the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Malaysia-US Tariff Deal In Final Stage Of Negotiations -- Tengku Zafrul

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in the final stage of tariff negotiations with the United States (US) and hopes to conclude the deal on Sunday at the 47th ASEAN Summit, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Positive Sentiment Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meeting

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its gains to close higher on Friday, in line with regional markets, as continued bargain-hunting bolstered sentiment ahead of this month’s anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

MIHAS 2025 Surpasses Target, Drives RM6.05 Bln In Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The 21st edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 has recorded record-breaking sales of RM6.05 billion, surpassing last year's RM4.3 billion by 40.7 per cent.

Seven Economic Deliverables Fully Completed, Another Five To Be Delivered By 47th ASEAN Summit -- Tengku Zafrul

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Seven Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) have been fully completed, with another five expected to be delivered by the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, bringing the total to twelve completed PEDs — the latest update on Malaysia’s scorecard.

Singapore To Explore Collaboration With Malaysia, Indonesia To Boost Economic Zones -- Singapore DPM Gan

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore is exploring a tripartite collaboration with Malaysia and Indonesia to attract investors and businesses to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as well as Batam, Bintan and Karimun (BBK) Islands. 

Malaysia’s Leading Index Eases 0.5 Pct In August 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leading index (LI) annual growth rate recorded a marginal 0.5 per cent decline in August 2025, at 113.7 points compared with 114.3 points a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).

Bursa Malaysia Settles Higher At Lunch Break

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher, in tandem with regional peers, as it took a cue from the stronger overnight performance on Wall Street.

TNB Shares Rise On 11 Pct CAGR Forecast For Regulated Asset Base Under RP4

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) share price climbed in early trade on Friday amid expectations that its regulated asset base will expand at an 11 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the 2025-2027 regulatory period (RP4).

FBM KLCI Futures Mixed In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were mixed in early trade on Friday.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, But Turns Firmer In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday but turned slightly higher in early trade, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in the industrial products and services as well as utilities sectors.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Friday, ahead of a US inflation report later tonight, an analyst said.