Govt Still Bearing Diesel Subsidy Expenses - Rafizi Ramli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The government is still bearing the cost of diesel subsidies for eligible sectors, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

CPO Futures Ends Lower As Stronger Ringgit Curbs Palm Oil Demand

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday as stronger ringgit seemed to curb further demand for palm oil, said a dealer.

Astro Malaysia Net Profit Soars 132.3 Pct To RM54.71 Mln In Second Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's net profit soared by 132.3 per cent to RM54.71 million in the second quarter ended July 31, 2024 (2Q 2025) from RM23.65 million a year ago.

Gold Futures End Lower As Investors Prepare For Data-heavy Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its downtrend on Monday as investors prepare for a week filled with important data.

SCHOTT's New Factory In Kedah Strengthens Malaysia's Global Manufacturing Hub Position - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- SCHOTT Glass Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s new state-of-the-art production facility in Kulim, Kedah, further solidifies Malaysia’s position as a global manufacturing hub for high-end specialty glass solutions, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Ringgit Hits Fresh 39-month High Against Greenback On Continued Expectation Of Another US Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit closed marginally higher on Monday but still hit a new 39-month high against the greenback on continued expectation of another cut in US interest rates after the latest inflation data there.

TM Signs Agreement With Radian Arc To Boost Cloud Gaming, Computing Infrastructure

SEOUL, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- TM Malaysia Bhd (TM) continues to fulfil the demands of the gaming industry by strengthening its cloud gaming and edge computing infrastructure with the signing of a services agreement with Australia-based Radian Arc today.

FBM KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today.

Felda To Foster Connections Between Malaysian And Indonesian Businesses

JAKARTA, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) is poised to connect Malaysian companies, particularly its business units, with firms in the Indonesian Chamber of Entrepreneurs (KEIND) to explore new opportunities in both countries and internationally.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Loss At The Close Amid Downbeat Regional Performance

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended last week’s losses to close lower on Monday, mirroring the mainly negative regional trend, with financial stocks leading the decline.

GLICs Reiterate Commitment To Support MADANI Economy Framework

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s government-linked investment companies (GLICs) reiterated their joint commitment to support the MADANI Economy framework through targeted capital deployment in high-growth, high-value sectors.

CelcomDigi Inks MoU With South Korea's SK Telecom To Collaborate On AI Initiatives

SEOUL, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd and South Korea’s leading wireless telecommunications operator, SK Telecom Co Ltd, have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.