Batik Air To Launch New Penang-Jakarta Route In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Batik Air is set to launch its new route between Penang International Airport and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta starting Oct 1.

Securities Commission Releases Updated Investor Alert List

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission (SC) has updated its Investor Alert List containing the latest unauthorised entities and individuals for investment schemes. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower In Line With Regional Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets, amid concerns over a slowing Chinese economy and rising tensions in the Middle East.

Preqin Expects Global Alternative Markets To Surpass US$30 Trillion By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Preqin in its Future of Alternatives 2029 report forecasted the global alternatives industry to reach US$29.2 trillion in assets under management (AUM) by 2029, from US$16.8 trillion at the end of 2023. (US$1=RM4.20)

MIHAS 2024 Knowledge Hub Session Offers SMEs Strategies For Export Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The Knowledge Hub (KH) session organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 is crucial for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in shaping their export strategies, as they often operate with a domestic focus and limited resources.

MATRADE’s Virtual Sourcing Programme At MIHAS 2024 Achieves RM347 Mln In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The International Sourcing Programme (INSP) organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 has been a success, with the virtual segment having achieved RM347 million in sales to date. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed In Tandem With Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday in tandem with regional rubber futures markets as strong United States (US) economic data weakened prospects of an aggressive US interest rate cut, said a dealer.

EIG’s MidOcean Raises Stake In Peru LNG To 35 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, and Hunt Oil Company (Hunt) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for MidOcean to acquire an additional 15 per cent interest in Peru LNG (PLNG) from Hunt.

Passion In Technology Transforms Engineer Into Tech-Savvy Farmer

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Switching vocations from engineering to farming was not an easy decision, however, this was the choice made by Abdul Mu'iz Hanafiah, 30, about two years ago.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Lower Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) — Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade on a downward bias next week, given the persistent weak demand seen recently, a dealer said.

Cpo Futures Close Lower, Tracking Weak Demand

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday as concern over weak demand for the commodity grows, a trader said.