Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Optimism Over Possible Chinese Stimulus

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today amid optimism over potential Chinese stimulus, a dealer said.

Singapore, Thailand Exported Electricity To Malaysia During Supply Disruption -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Singapore and Thailand exported 500 megawatts (MW) and 300 MW of electricity, respectively, to Malaysia during the power outage incident on Oct 15, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Framework Trade Deal Clinched In Malaysia Could Prompt Amicable Trump, Xi Meeting At APEC Korea

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) – As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim travels to South Korea for the APEC Summit, he can take pride that it was Malaysia that offered a “neutral” venue for the United States (US) and China to reach a framework agreement and avert a trade war between the economic superpowers.

PDT, UEM Lestra Ink Collaboration Agreement On 1GW Hybrid Solar Project

SKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT) and UEM Lestra Bhd (UEM Lestra) have inked a Cooperation Agreement to develop a one gigawatt (GW) hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Segamat, Johor.

US-ASEAN Business Council Strengthens Ties With ASEAN Through Innovation Showcase

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), in partnership with the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI), recently hosted the USABC Innovation Showcase on the sidelines of the 88th COSTI Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.

Exim Bank, Export Finance Australia Forge Strategic Partnership In Investment, Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Export Finance Australia (EFA) and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank Malaysia) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation and unlock new opportunities for investment across Southeast Asia.

1.12 Mln EPF Members Make Voluntary Contributions Worth RM14.13 Bln As of Aug 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 1.12 million Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members have made voluntary contributions worth RM14.13 billion as of August this year, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

SP Setia Lodges RM3.5 Bln Islamic Notes, Rm500 Mln ICP Programmes With SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- SP Setia Bhd has lodged an Islamic notes issuance programme of up to RM3.5 billion and an Islamic commercial papers (ICP) programme of up to RM500 million with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) under the lodge and launch framework.

Rubber Market Closes Flat Amid Mixed Regional Futures Cues

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed flat today amid mixed cues from the regional rubber futures markets and gains in crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Agreement On Reciprocal Trade Opens Up Opportunities For Rare Earth Investments In Perak - Saarani

GOPENG, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between the United States (US) and Malaysia has the potential to pave the way for new investments into Perak, particularly in the non-radioactive rare earth elements (NR-REE) sector.

Semiconductor Industry Issues Will Be In Focus During Trump's Attendance At The ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor industry issues are expected to be given major focus in conjunction with the presence of United States (US) President Donald Trump at the 47th ASEAN Summit here.

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.