Rubber Market Ends Higher On Supply Tightness Concerns, Firmer Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by greater expectation of supply tightness, said a dealer.

ECERDC Shifts To Targeted Development Phase Under EDP 2026-2030

By Siti Noor Afera Abu & Fatin Umairah Abd Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) is now entering a more focused phase of targeted development, with the rollout of the East Coast Development Plan (EDP) 2026-2030, after surpassing its investment and job creation targets under the East Coast Economic Region Master Plan (EMP 2.0).

Malaysia's Economy To Stay Resilient In 2026, OPR Remains Unchanged -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient in 2026, supported by robust domestic demand and manageable inflation, leading analysts to expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent throughout the year. 

Ringgit Likely To Appreciate To 3.94 Against US Dollar By End-2026 - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- AmBank anticipates that the ringgit will trade within a range in the first half of 2026, before approaching the 3.94 level against the US dollar in the latter half of the year, supported by Malaysia’s positive economic outlook.

Mongolian Mining Coal Sales Rise 4 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation sold 8,221.3 thousand tonnes (kt) of washed coking coal in 2025, a four per cent increase from 7,882.1 kt in 2024, according to an unaudited operational update for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025.

Aeroline-Corus KLCC Agreement Ceases With Hotel Closure

By Thean Lee Cheng

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- After a 23-year journey together, the partnership between Aeroline and Corus Hotel KLCC has come to an end.

Vietnam Island Metropolis Project Gains Global Spotlight At Times Square

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Gold Coast Vung Tau is positioning Vietnam on the global map with the emergence of its first international island metropolis, developed under the Eco–Cinematic Living philosophy to create an integrated living environment that connects nature, amenities, and community.

Singapore SME Wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize For Food Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based small and medium enterprise (SME) N&E Innovations has been named the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize winner in the Food category, recognising its work in reducing food waste and improving food safety through circular innovation.

Transit-oriented Development Can Transform Rail Corridors Into Economic Engines - Rehda Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Unlocking a portion of the Railway Asset Corporation’s landbank, covering nearly 3,520.77 hectares, for transit-oriented development would transform railway corridors into economic engines, according to the Rehda Institute. 

Primient To Take Full Control Of Primient Covation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Primient announced it has agreed to acquire the remaining ownership interest in Primient Covation LLC (Primient Covation), establishing Primient as the sole owner of the company and marking a new phase of growth in the bioeconomy.

Sunway, IJM Shares Rise On Positive Sentiment Over Merger Proposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd and IJM Corporation Bhd were among the most active counters, trading higher at mid-afternoon, following the positive sentiment on a potential merger between the two companies.

MBSB Investment Bank Sees Brent Crude At US$55-US$60 A Barrel In 2026