Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Crude Oil Decline

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid declining benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Revival Of RCEP To Strengthen Regional Economic Integration — PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair, has revived the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to strengthen its position as a major trading nation as well as to leverage cross-border trade opportunities in the region, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Malaysia To Strengthen Intra-ASEAN Trade Via Regional Payment System - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will continue to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade by promoting QR payment usage and cash transfer systems as well as expand regional payment connectivity, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Rises As Weaker US Dollar Faces Policy Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and stayed on a firm footing, as lingering uncertainty over US monetary policy weighed on the greenback.

Ringgit Eases Vs Greenback Ahead Of Key US Economic Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower compared to the greenback on Monday on a lack of catalysts for the local note ahead of the release of key US economic data.

Takaful Industry Records RM62.54 Billion In Assets As Of Mid-2025 - MTA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian takaful industry recorded assets of RM62.54 billion as of mid-2025, nearly doubling from RM41.87 billion in 2020.

ASEAN To Publish Inaugural Geoeconomics Report In November - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The inaugural ASEAN Geoeconomics Report, proposed by Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister LIew Chin Tong, is set for publication in November this year.

AirAsia X To Acquire A321neo, A321LR Planes In 2H 2026 For Medium-Haul Expansion

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

TASHKENT, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd plans to expand its fleet by acquiring smaller aircraft, including new engine options (NEO) and long-range (LR) models, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in medium-haul markets.

AirAsia X Sets Sights On More Central Asian Destinations

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

TASHKENT, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd is eyeing expansion into more Central Asian countries following the encouraging response to its newly launched route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

ASEAN Must Embrace Digital Sovereignty To Safeguard Energy Security

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Digital sovereignty is the foundation of energy security, as ASEAN’s power systems undergo rapid digitalisation driven by the integration of smart grids, renewable energy and data-driven technologies. 

TNB To Meet Data Centre Needs, Adopts AI And Talent Development

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is strengthening its grid by adopting AI-enabled solutions with a focus on talent development to meet unprecedented demand, especially with the rush of data centres in the country.

Malaysia, Brazil Sign Memorandum To Cooperate In Semiconductor Sector - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) – Malaysia will sign a memorandum of cooperation with Brazil in the semiconductor sector and hold negotiations with India to strengthen technological and industrial collaboration between both countries, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong today.