Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Optimism Over Possible Chinese Stimulus

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today amid optimism over potential Chinese stimulus, a dealer said.

Singapore, Thailand Exported Electricity To Malaysia During Supply Disruption -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Singapore and Thailand exported 500 megawatts (MW) and 300 MW of electricity, respectively, to Malaysia during the power outage incident on Oct 15, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

PDT, UEM Lestra Ink Collaboration Agreement On 1GW Hybrid Solar Project

SKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT) and UEM Lestra Bhd (UEM Lestra) have inked a Cooperation Agreement to develop a one gigawatt (GW) hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Segamat, Johor.

OTS Holdings Opens RM40 Mln Halal Advanced Food Manufacturing Facility In Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Brand builder and food manufacturing group OTS Holdings Ltd has expanded its halal production capacity with the opening of a new RM40 million advanced food manufacturing facility in Simpang Renggam, Johor.

Taiwan's Ichia Technologies Opens RM490 Mln Plant At Kulim Hi-Tech Park

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Taiwanese electronic components manufacturer Ichia Technologies, Inc. has opened its second state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah.

Khazanah Has Invested Over RM6 Bln In Developing Medini Iskandar, Desaru Coast - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has invested over RM6 billion in the development of Medini Iskandar and Desaru Coast in Johor to date, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Trump Visit, Trade Deal To Boost Malaysia’s GDP Growth -- Analyst

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump’s visit to Malaysia during the ASEAN Summit and the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) on Sunday has the potential to lift Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 0.5 to 0.7 percentage points each year through to 2030, an analyst said.

JS-SEZ Development Proves Economic Success Is About Strategic Partnership - Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 28 (Bernama) — Johor and Singapore have proven that economic success is not about competition but a strategic partnership that benefits the entire region, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Terengganu Records RM4.3 Bln Committed Investment As Of September -- MB

KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Terengganu recorded a total committed investment of RM4.3 billion as of September this year, driven by the renewable energy (RE) sector. 

Agreement On Reciprocal Trade Opens Up Opportunities For Rare Earth Investments In Perak - Saarani

GOPENG, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between the United States (US) and Malaysia has the potential to pave the way for new investments into Perak, particularly in the non-radioactive rare earth elements (NR-REE) sector.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday amid investors’ caution ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled on Oct 28-29, an analyst said.

ECERDC Realises RM1.12 Bln Investments In Kelantan As Of End-Sept 2025

KOTA BHARU, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has continued to strengthen Kelantan’s economic growth, realising investments totalling RM1.12 billion as of end-September 2025, with the manufacturing sector remaining the main driver of the state’s economy.