Healthcare Sector Set For Long-term Demand Growth - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian healthcare sector is set for sustained long-term demand growth, underpinned by the growing number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and an ageing demographic. 

Ringgit Likely To Trade 4.21-4.23 Vs US Dollar Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM4.21 to RM4.23 against the US dollar next week, supported by demand for the local note and key US economic data releases.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With An Upward Bias Next Week On Weaker Output

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with an upward bias next week, supported by expectations of weaker production.

Gold Futures Extend Gains, On Track To Hit US$3,800 Level Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27  (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may breach the US$3,800 mark next week, underpinned by persistent safe-haven demand and anticipation surrounding key United States labour data.

Rubber Market To Face Upward Pressure Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to face upward pressure next week as supply constraints and firm demand continue to shape market sentiment, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Guidepoint Strengthens China Operations With Michael Wang Appointment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Guidepoint, a global expert network, has appointed Michael Wang as Head of China, reporting to Chris Bonsi, Head of APAC.

Swiss Investments In Malaysia Rise After MEEPA Signing

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Ahmad Erwan Othman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The inflow of investments from Switzerland into Malaysia has increased following the signing of the EFTA-Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA), according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KLIA Breaks Hourly Passenger Record With More Than 12,000 On Sept 13 -- MAHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) set a new record on Sept 13, 2025 handling 12,437 passengers in just one hour between 7 pm and 8 pm, coinciding with the Hari Malaysia weekend and the start of the week-long school holidays, said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

Foreign Worker Shortage Biggest Challenge For Rubber Industry – MRC

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber industry’s most pressing challenge is the shortage of foreign workers in the downstream manufacturing sector, according to the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC).

Malaysia Keen On EU's Insights To Advance ASEAN Power Grid - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is keen to learn from the European Union’s (EU) experience in establishing a connected energy grid as ASEAN intensifies efforts to realise the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Smartstream Rebrands To Strengthen Position In Intelligent Data Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Smartstream, a trusted data solutions provider for global financial institutions and enterprises, has announced its rebranding to reflect its position as a data solutions leader.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower Tracking Wall Street Retreat

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Thursday, tracking the retracement on Wall Street as the artificial intelligence-fuelled rally hit a pause.