Ringgit Closes Higher For Third Consecutive Day Amid US Shutdown Uncertainty

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama)  -- The ringgit closed higher against the greenback on Wednesday, extending gains for the third consecutive session as the US dollar weakened after the American federal government shut down beginning today.

MENA, Asian Regions Seen As Main Growth Engines In Emerging Markets -- WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Emerging markets are anticipated to be the main engines of growth going forward, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific seen as bright spots, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Kunak Lipids Brings Sabah's Tocotrienols To The World Stage At Vitafoods Asia

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- When the doors opened at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok for Vitafoods Asia, the annual gathering of the nutraceutical world, one booth had stood out with Malaysia and Sabah’s names proudly emblazoned across its banner.

S&P Global Ratings Reaffirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Ratings, Stable Outlook - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Kazakhstan, Malaysia Bilateral Trade Revenue To Increase To US$1 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade revenue for Kazakhstan and Malaysia is expected to increase significantly to US$1 billion (US$1 = RM4.19) annually in the next three to four years.

Malaysia’s Property Outlook Remains Constructive In 2H 2025, Says HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property outlook for the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) remains constructive, with ample opportunities across multiple segments, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

PNB Launches Report To Improve Livelihood Of Independent Oil Palm Smallholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) — Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) research arm PNB Research Institute Sdn Bhd (PNBRI) has released a report with actionable policy recommendations to guide the future of independent smallholders in Malaysia’s oil palm industry.

AM Best Affirms Superior Ratings For Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Subsidiaries

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa+” (Superior) of Japan’s Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd (TMNF) and its subsidiaries.

Petronas Showcases Malaysia’s Energy Leadership At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s participation at Expo 2025 Osaka will spotlight the nation’s energy transition agenda, with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) playing a pivotal role in projecting the country’s economic and industrial leadership on the global stage.

Malaysia Advances Regional Unity With 45th Asean Railway CEOs Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- As ASEAN chair 2025, Malaysia sees the hosting of the 45th ASEAN Railways Chief Executive Officers Conference (ARCEOs) as a meaningful extension of the nation's chairmanship agenda. 

SUSE Appoints Margaret Dawson As CMO To Accelerate Global Marketing Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- SUSE, a global leader in innovative, open and secure enterprise-grade solutions, has appointed Margaret Dawson as chief marketing officer (CMO) to drive its global marketing strategy and expand its global presence.

CPO Futures End Higher On Bargain Buying, Stronger Global Veg Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, supported by bargain buying and strength in global vegetable oil markets, said Mumbai-based Sunvin Group commodity research head Anilkumar Bagani.