Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weaker Regional Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed amid weaker advice from the regional rubber futures markets.

EBC Expands Services For HNWIs, Institutional Investors With Second AFSL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- In a significant move toward expanding its global asset management footprint, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has successfully obtained an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) for Asset Management from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

MIDA, MTUN Deal To Boost Highly-skilled Workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN) today formalised a collaboration to bolster Malaysia’s high-skilled workforce through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

AirAsia X Shareholders Approves Acquisition Of Capital A's RM6.8 Bln Aviation Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) shareholders have approved and expressed strong support for the proposed acquisition of Capital A’s entire equity interest in the aviation business within AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB) for RM6.8 billion.

Govt Reforms Supporting Ringgit's Strength Vs Regional Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has shown stronger performance versus regional currencies, driven by investor confidence in the country's reform agenda.

Budget 2025: Call For Government To Address Labour Shortage In Automotive, EV Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Additional funding should be allocated to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) in the upcoming Budget 2025 for electric vehicle (EV) skills training to attract interest and address the current workforce shortage in the automotive sector, particularly in EV technology.

Ringgit Up Vs USD On Trump's Tariff Hike Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was marginally higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to remain elevated after the United States (US) presidential election candidate, Donald Trump revealed his plan to raise import tariffs to protect and grow the US economy.

Sarawak Signs MoU With MEASAT To Support Space Industry Development

KUCHING, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia’s premier satellite solutions provider, MEASAT Global Bhd (MEASAT), to enhance Sarawak’s space industry development.

ECERDC Secures RM13.3 Bln In Realised Investments As Of September, Surpassing 2024 Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has secured RM13.3 billion in realised investments for the region as of September, surpassing its 2024 target of RM10 billion.

Gold Futures Close Lower On Strengthening US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance.

Skills-related Underemployment Shows Declining Trend

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The skills-related underemployment (SRU) rate has continued to fall in line with improvements in the country's education level, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Capital A Optimistic About Exiting PN17 Status By Year-end -- Tony Fernandes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is poised to be in a positive equity position and optimistic about exiting its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by the end of December this year, according to chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.