Philippines Actively Exploring Joint Venture Opportunities For Airport Development 

From Kisho Kumari

MANILA, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Philippines is actively exploring joint venture opportunities for the country’s airport development. 

Sunway Shares Up On Plan To Acquire Cheras Land For RM320 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd shares on Bursa Malaysia went up in the early session today after it announced plans to buy a 7.11-hectare (ha) prime land in Cheras for RM320 million, earmarking it for mixed-use development.

Plus Xnergy Advocates For Policies To Accelerate Solar Adoption In Budget 2025

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 should include more robust and flexible policies aimed at enhancing solar adoption, both for businesses and homeowners, according to Plus Xnergy Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Budget 2025: Semiconductor Association Urges Govt To Support Local Firms Digitalisation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The government needs to aid the growth of local companies by supporting technology acquisition and providing funding, which will help transform Malaysia into a global leader in the semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.

Budget 2025: Hoteliers Urge Govt To Address Low Room Rates Despite Rising Operational Costs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The hotel industry is calling on the government to address persistently low room rates and rising operational costs for the upcoming Budget 2025 to be tabled on Oct 18.

TNG Digital Urges Govt To Extend SST Exemption For Digital Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, operator of TNG eWallet, has urged the government to extend the sales and services tax (SST) exemption on digital services in Budget 2025.

Budget 2025: Gig Economy Players Want SEGiM Established Soon

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to expedite the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) to ensure better organisation and regulation of the gig industry ecosystem.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound from yesterday's losses at the opening bell today, supported by renewed buying activities in selected heavyweights amid a recovery in the regional markets, according to an analyst.

Ringgit Slips Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks, But Remains Top Currency Globally Today

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) --  The ringgit closed lower on Wednesday as rising geopolitical risks spurred the buying of safe haven assets such as the greenback, nevertheless it still emerged as a global best performer against the US dollar in a three-month period from July 2 to Oct 2.

CPO Futures Close Higher Amid Rising Tension In The Middle East

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday due to the escalation of tension in the Middle East, said a dealer.

Cebu Pacific Signs Purchase Agreement For Up To 152 A321 Neos, Valued At US$24 Bln 

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' low-cost carrier, has signed a landmark purchase agreement with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney for up to 152 A321neo aircraft, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. 

Gold Futures End Higher Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued their upward trend on Wednesday, driven by increasing geopolitical risks in the Middle East that heightened investor interest.