Malaysia-France Mining Project Moves Forward, Eyes Downstream Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia–France mining project between Malaco Mining Sdn Bhd and French rare earth refining and recycling specialist Carester has entered the pilot plant phase for mining and refining.

RAM Ratings Upgrades YTL Corp, YTL Power Bonds To AAA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has upgraded the long-term ratings of YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) debt programmes to AAA, citing sustained improvements in the group’s operating performance, profitability and financial profile.

CPO Futures End Higher On Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Gains

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains in soybean oil.

Gold Futures End Higher In Line With US Comex, Sustained Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains in US Comex gold futures amid sustained demand for the precious metal as a hedge against geopolitical and financial risks.

Restructuring: Multi-Color Corporation To Reduce Debt, Strengthen Balance Sheet

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), a global leader in prime label solutions, has entered into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with holders of approximately 70 per cent of its secured first-lien debt and its equity sponsor, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), as part of a comprehensive financial restructuring.

Kinergy Advancement Partners Thailand's B.Grimm Power To Develop New Gas Turbine Power Plant

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kinergy Advancement Bhd has formalised a strategic partnership with Thailand’s B.Grimm Power Public Co Ltd, which will be investing RM41.52 million to acquire a 49 per cent stake in Kinergy’s investment vehicle, Jati Cakerawala Sdn Bhd, for a proposed full-new built gas turbine power plant.

SME Sector Seen As Key In Expanding Malaysia-India Economic Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should be a key focus in efforts to deepen Malaysia-India economic ties, as India offers vast market opportunities for Malaysian businesses seeking to expand overseas, said ASEAN-India Economic Council chairman Datuk Ramesh Kodammal.

CPO Futures End Higher On Soybean Oil Strength, Lower Stock Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by the strength in the soybean oil market, said a trader.

Ringgit Ends At Fresh Seven-year High Of 3.95 Vs US Dollar, New Support Seen At 3.8722

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended at another fresh high in more than seven years against the US dollar today, reaching the 3.95 level, with an economist setting a new support level for the local currency at RM3.8722.

Gold Futures Close Lower Tracking Weaker US Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking weaker US Comex gold futures.

Malaysia's Total Trade To Grow 3-5 Pct In 2026 - Deputy Trade Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade is expected to grow moderately between 3.0 and 5.0 per cent this year amid global external headwinds, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

FBM KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher in line with the underlying cash market.