Gold Futures Rally Continues For Fifth Day Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the fifth consecutive day today.

Business Sweden, MSIA Exchange MoU To Strengthen Semiconductor Industry Cooperation

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Business Sweden Malaysia and the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) will collaborate to strengthen international cooperation in the semiconductor industry to accelerate innovation, sustainability, and supply chain resilience between the two nations, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 

ASEAN SME Caucus To Boost Regional Business Collaboration - Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN SME Caucus is a strategic platform that brings together small and medium enterprises (SMEs) counterparts from across ASEAN to strengthen cross-border cooperation, champion SME development and enhance the collective voice of its business community.

Taiwanese Startups Forge Smart Partnerships With Selangor Through Startup Challenge 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Taiwan and Malaysia have strengthened their collaboration in technology and innovation through the Startup Challenge 2025, which saw four outstanding Taiwanese startups advance to the City Category final organised by Taiwan’s Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA).

CPO Futures End Higher Amid Expectations of Stronger Output

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher on Thursday, amid expectations of improved output in October, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Rally For Fourth Straight Day Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday amid ongoing global trade uncertainties.

Takaful Industry Takes Lead In Nurturing Youth Financial Literacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Bhd (SLMT) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) have jointly launched the ‘Program Inspirasi Pendidikan Kewangan Belia Negara (Sesi 2025/2026)’ in a step forward to shape a financially responsible and resilient generation.

Labuan IBFC, ASAS Ink Strategic Alliance To Advance Islamic Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd and the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) have formalised a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in advancing the Islamic finance landscape.

AM Best To Lead Session, Sponsor And Exhibit At Thailand Reinsurance Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best announced it will lead a session, sponsor and exhibit at the inaugural Thailand Reinsurance Conference, taking place from Oct 30 to Nov 1 in Bangkok.

Gold Futures Rally For Third Straight Day As Investors Price In US Rate Cuts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, as investors, almost certain of a US rate cut this month and expecting another in December, turned to the safe-haven asset.

Takaful Industry Takes Global Stage At GIFF 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), as a supporting partner of the Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) 2025, highlighted ASEAN’s progress and future direction in Takaful during the ASEAN Spotlight session, themed “Charting ASEAN’s Takaful Transformation - From Strength to Global Benchmark.”

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Rising Palm Oil Stocks

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, pressured by rising domestic palm oil stock and a decline in the soybean oil market on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).