From Halal Foods To Nuclear Power, Potential For Long-term Ties Seen For Canada, Malaysia

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Agrifood commodities, halal foods, and clean energy such as nuclear power, are sectors that could provide vast opportunities for long-term business ties between Canada and ASEAN countries like Malaysia.

Analysts Reaffirm Gamuda As Top Pick Amid Strong Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd remains the top pick for the construction sector by MBSB Investment Bank Bhd, supported by an all-time high order book of RM35.8 billion and a geographically diversified portfolio across construction and property. 

Bursa Malaysia Closes Marginally Higher Amid Positive Regional Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama)  -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher on Monday, in tandem with the positive performance of regional peers, said an analyst.  

CGS International Upgrades Yinson’s FY2026 Forecast On Strong EPCIC Profits

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has raised its financial year 2026 forecast (FY2026F) for Yinson Holdings Bhd, on account of the company’s stronger-than expected engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) profits in the first half 2026 (1H 2026).

ASEAN Centrality Crucial Amid Major Power Rivalry – Tengku Zafrul

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain united in upholding its principle of centrality to ensure that economic engagement with major powers does not undermine the grouping’s cohesion, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week Strongly On Bargain Hunting, Goes Past 1600 Points

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from lacklustre trading in previous sessions and ended the week on a strong footing as investors chased bargains, bucking the regional downtrend.                               

Call For RCEP Secretariat Highlights Importance Of Free Trade Area

By Nor Baizura Basri and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The proposal to have a dedicated secretariat for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) highlights the importance of what is the world’s largest free trade area by gross domestic product.

Astro Net Profit Slips To RM16.39 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s net profit slipped to RM16.39 million in the second quarter ended July 31, 2025 (2Q 2026), from RM54.71 million in the same quarter a year earlier.

FBM KLCI Ends Slightly Lower As Focus Shifts To Small-cap Stocks

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) index finished a tad lower on Thursday, with the broader market’s focus shifting to smaller-cap stocks, mainly in the energy, construction, and telecommunication sectors.

North Atlantic Finalises Deal To Acquire ExxonMobil’s Stake In Esso S.A.F. And EMCF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France SAS (North Atlantic) has entered into an agreement with ExxonMobil France Holding SAS (ExxonMobil) to acquire ExxonMobil's entire stake in Esso Société Anonyme Française SA (Esso S.A.F.) and ExxonMobil Chemical France SAS (EMCF).

Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Chile, Bangladesh Keen To Join RCEP - Joint Statement

By Ahmad Erwan Othman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Chile and Bangladesh have expressed their interest in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), with ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) urging officials to expedite the accession process.

FBM KLCI Ends Marginally Lower As Investors Pivot To Small Cap Stocks

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed marginally lower on Wednesday as investors shifted their attention to smaller-cap stocks.