Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Strong Regional Futures, Firmer Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures and oil prices, supported by a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Ringgit Rises Vs US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the opening today, supported by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday.

Local Analytics Firms Urged To Contribute To Sarawak's Green Energy Agenda

KUCHING, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Local analytics companies have been urged to assist the Sarawak government in its hydrogen production initiative to support the state’s green energy transformation for the public transport sector.

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.

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.

Expanding Telecommunication Access Key To Economic Uplift Of Marginalised Groups

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Expanding telecommunication access is critical to uplifting marginalised groups such as the Orang Asli, as connectivity opens doors to economic participation, education, healthcare, and other essential opportunities.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking After Recent Gains

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Tuesday as investors took profit after recent gains, an analyst said.

World Bank Expects Malaysia's Economy To Grow Moderately At 4.1 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain at 4.1 per cent in 2026, unchanged from its 2025 forecast, according to the World Bank.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session lower, as profit-taking in selected heavyweights, led by healthcare and construction counters, weighed on market sentiment, analysts said.

Johor Enters Multi-year Growth Phase, REITS To Benefit - Maybank IB 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Johor has entered a multi-year growth phase driven by infrastructure integration, industrial diversification and resilient cross-border consumption, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Malaysia-Pakistan Must Reignite Ties With More Aggressive Policy - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysia and Pakistan to reignite their bilateral cooperation and move towards a more aggressive and forward-looking policy. 

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.