PBA Holdings Unit Issues RM300 Mln Inaugural Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- PBA Holdings Bhd's unit Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) has successfully issued its inaugural sustainability sukuk wakalah in aggregate of RM300 million in nominal value under its sukuk wakalah programme.

Gold Futures Retreat Amid Stronger US Dollar And Higher Yields

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated on Thursday, initially weighed down by technical traders flagging overbought conditions with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) readings above 70, and then amplified as momentum funds pressed on the downside.

SARA Boosts Domestic Economy, A Boon For Small Retailers -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will not only ease people’s burden, but will also be a catalyst for domestic economic activity with benefits flowing to small retailers and local suppliers.

13MP Allocates RM93.9 Bln For Development In Less Developed States

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) sets the direction for the country's economic development by focusing on reducing regional disparities and driving strategic investments.

Higher Output Expectations Drag CPO Futures Lower

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday on expectations of rising output and higher stock levels.

Gold Futures Extend Gains, Fueled By Fiscal Anxieties

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains on Wednesday, driven by fiscal concerns in the United States (US), said an analyst.

Approved Investments, FDIs Reflect Different Stages Of Malaysia’s Investment Journey

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Some may argue that the approved investments reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) appear contradictory. 

CPO Futures End Higher On Strong Export Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Tuesday, driven by expectations of stronger exports and slower production growth.

Gold Futures Hit Record High On Rate Cut Bets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed on a record high, breaking above the US$3,500 mark on expectations of a United States (US) interest rate cut and renewed concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence.

Johor Must Lead In Orange Economy To Drive Creative Industries – Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Johor must position itself as a leader in the Orange Economy, encompassing creative and cultural industries such as media, design, technology and the arts, to drive innovation, high-value jobs and exports, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Busan Meets Malaysia — A Mirror Beyond Bridges, Markets And Murals

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- Busan’s bustling Jagalchi Fish Market, with sellers wooing visitors with friendly smiles and calling out “Malaysia! Murah! Murah! Sannakji! Sannakji! (live octopus), reminding me of keropok lekor sellers in Pasar Payang in Terengganu.

SEDC Energy In Talks To Export Solid Green Hydrogen

KUCHING, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), through its new energy arm, SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDCE), is in discussions with several potential offtakers for the export of green hydrogen in solid form.