Rubber Market Ends Lower In Tandem With Regional Rubber Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today influenced by the downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets as traders respond to the minutes of the United States (US) Federal Reserve meeting, a dealer said.

Ringgit Opens Lower As US Signals Gradual Approach To Cutting Interest Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar as the minutes of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting showed Fed officials were divided on whether to cut interest rates by half a point in September, implying smaller cuts going forward, said an analyst.

CPO Futures Extend Losses Ahead Of MPOB Data Tomorrow

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their decline on Wednesday due to profit-taking ahead of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) September 2024 data due tomorrow, said a trader. 

Gradiant’s ForeverGone Proven To Completely Wipe Out PFAS In Industrial Use

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, has announced a major milestone in the fight against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, with its ForeverGone all-in-one solution.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, influenced by the downward momentum in the regional rubber futures markets and declining benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Trilliant's Analytics As A Service Empowers Utilities Worldwide To Leverage Collected Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Trilliant has introduced Analytics as a Service (AaaS), a new offering that enables utilities worldwide to further leverage data by providing deeper insights and understanding of that data at Enlit Asia 2024.

World Bank Upgrades Malaysia's Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct For 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has upgraded Malaysia's economic growth forecast to 4.9 per cent in 2024 from its initial 4.3 per cent forecast set in April, according to Apurva Sanghi, its lead economist for Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid Regional Downtrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, along with most regional markets, as rising oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment, said an analyst. 

ITMAX Shares Up After Securing Smart Parking Operation Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ITMAX System Bhd's shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in the early session today after the group’s subsidiary was appointed as the smart parking operator for 8,640 street parking bays by the Muar Municipal Council (MPM), Johor.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Firmer Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8  (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar this morning, supported by the firmer Brent crude oil prices which surpassed US$80 per barrel, said an analyst. 

MPOC Welcomes EU's Decision To Delay EUDR Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has commended the European Commission’s (EC) decision to delay the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) until Dec 30, 2025.

Malaysia’s GBS Sector Should Focus On Digital Impact, Talent Development To Maintain Competitive Edge - Expert

PETALING JAYA, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia ranks among the top three global business services (GBS) hubs in the world, primarily driven by its cost advantage, the country must also place greater emphasis on the digital impact and talent development to maintain its competitive edge.