Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weaker Regional Futures

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed on Thursday amid a weaker regional rubber futures market and lower crude oil prices, a dealer said.

FMM Projects Softer 2H 2025 Manufacturing Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s second half of 2025 (2H 2025) is projected to be softer due to persistent cost pressures and weaker demand expectations, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Rubber Market Ends Marginally Higher Amid China Stimulus, US Fed Rate Cut Optimism

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended slightly higher on Wednesday, supported by the Chinese economic stimulus and optimism surrounding a potential rate cut by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed), a dealer said.

Budget 2026 To Prioritise Fiscal Consolidation, Reform And Good Governance - OCBC Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2026 is expected to continue focusing on modest fiscal consolidation even as external headwinds build, according to OCBC Bank. 

Beibu Gulf Port Eyes More Investment In Malaysia After Kuantan Port Success

By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

NANNING (China), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- China’s Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group Co Ltd is expected to make further investment in Malaysia soon, following the success of its investment in Kuantan in 2013. 

AKPK Launches MyMikro'25 Initiative To Strengthen Financial Resilience And Stability Of MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) has launched the Malaysia Micro Entrepreneur Forum 2025 (MyMikro'25) as a strategic platform to strengthen the financial resilience and enhance the competitiveness of local entrepreneurs.

AI-Enhanced Scam Risks Escalate, Key Sectors Urged To Boost Defences – Fortinet

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated scams are fast emerging as a significant cybersecurity threat in Malaysia, with financial institutions, government agencies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and retail sectors among the most exposed, according to cybersecurity firm Fortinet.

Why Conserving Our Sea Resources Is Part Of Our Merdeka Story

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) – “What is the meaning of independence if our seas – the lifeblood of Malaysia as a maritime nation – are destroyed and can no longer be restored?”

National Infrastructure, Heritage Meet In Keretapi Sarong Event

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- National infrastructure such as train transportation is more than steel and tracks.

Natural Rubber Production Up 36.7 Pct In July - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Natural rubber (NR) production increased by 36.7 per cent in July 2025 to 35,884 tonnes compared with 26,249 tonnes in June 2025, according to the Statistics Department (DOSM). 

Kenanga, Maybank Maintain Calls On Bermaz Auto, Cut Target Prices On Earnings Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained a 'market perform' call on Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAUTO), citing strong near-term earnings visibility.

Malaysia Calls On ASEAN To Strengthen Support For Inclusive Business

PETALING JAYA, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has proposed the creation of necessary frameworks in ASEAN to promote inclusive business (IB), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.