Ringgit Extends Gains To Close Higher On Weaker Greenback Demand

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its positive momentum to close higher against the US dollar today following weaker demand for the greenback.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Cautious Sentiment 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losing streak for the fifth consecutive day on Friday as investors remained cautious and refrained from making significant market moves, said an analyst

Malaysia Has Opportunity To Increase Trade, Bilateral Relations as Partner Country Of BRICS -- Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The selection of Malaysia as a BRICS partner country opens up opportunities to increase trade and bilateral relations with countries in the bloc, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

NTIS Allocates RM80.84 Mln To Foster Innovative Solutions

SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) allocated RM80.84 million in 100 project funding to foster the development of innovative solutions from July 2020 to December 2023.

EIG’s MidOcean Energy Wraps Up Stake Purchase In Peru LNG

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, announced the completion of its previously announced agreement to acquire an additional 15 per cent interest in Peru LNG (PLNG) from Hunt Oil Company (Hunt).

Bursa Malaysia Marginally Lower At Midday On Weak Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday as sentiment on the local front remained negative, mirroring the mixed performance on regional markets, said an analyst. 

IRB Implements TCC Pilot Project For Govt Procurement Works Involving JKR And JPS

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MOF), in collaboration with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB), is expanding the implementation of the Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) for the procurement of physical works and consulting services as a pilot project from Oct 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

PIVB Maintains 'Outperform' Rating On AAX

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has maintained its "outperform" rating on AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) supported by its robust demand in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024).

KWAP Invests RM219 Mln In Cyan Renewables To Boost Malaysia's Offshore Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has invested RM219 million for a minority stake in Cyan Renewables (Cyan), Asia's largest owner and operator of offshore support vessels.

Bursa Opens Little Changed On Friday 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher today on volatile trading amid Wall Street's mixed sentiment after corporate earnings showed varying performances, said an analyst.

Ringgit Extends Gains To Open Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended positive momentum to trade higher against the US Dollar in the early session today, supported by continued buying demand as more investors shifted to currencies from emerging countries, including the ringgit, an analyst said.

Govt Outlines 11 Potential Sectors For Bumiputera Including HGHV Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The government has outlined 11 potential sectors to be capitalised by the bumiputera community, including high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.