Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

BMI Maintains Brent Price Forecast At US$68 Per Barrel For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has maintained its Brent crude price forecast at an annual average of US$68 per barrel for 2025 and US$67 per barrel for 2026, down from US$80 per barrel in 2024.(US$1 = RM4.21).

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Output Outlook, Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains to close higher on Thursday, driven by expectations of weaker output in the coming weeks, coupled with stronger soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Rubber Market Extends Uptrend On Return Of Chinese Buyers

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended yesterday’s uptrend at the close on Thursday, in tandem with regional rubber futures, following the return of Chinese buyers to the market amid steady crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Top Glove Back In Black With Rm109 Mln Fy2025 Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has returned to profitability, posting a net profit of RM109.07 million for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared with a net loss of RM64.88 million a year earlier.

Natural Rubber Production Down 12.8 Pct In August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Natural rubber (NR) production in August 2025 decreased by 12.8 per cent to 31,285 tonnes compared to July 2025 with 35,884 tonnes, according to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DoSM).

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Strong Regional Futures, Firmer Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures and oil prices, supported by a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Mah Sing’s M Zenni Records 70 Pct Take-up Rate

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd’s latest freehold high-rise mixed development in Batu Maung, M Zenni, has achieved a 70 per cent take-up rate to date, reflecting strong market demand for quality homes in Penang.

Glove Stocks Rise In Early Trade On Positive Sector Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Rubber glove stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, driven by a positive sector outlook, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd said, amid ongoing US-China geopolitical tensions.

Niche Capital Allocates RM23.18 Mln To Advance KK Hill, Sokor Midland Gold Projects

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Niche Capital Emas Holdings Bhd (NICE) plans to allocate approximately RM23.18 million or 89 per cent of the total RM26.18 million raised from its private placement exercise to advance its mining business, particularly the KK Hill and Sokor Midland projects in Kelantan.

EU CERC Seeks Malaysia As Strategic Partner To Accelerate Circular Economy Transition

From Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The European Union Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC) is exploring the possibility of Malaysia becoming a strategic partner in promoting the transition to a circular economy in Southeast Asia, recognising the country’s strong policy framework and readiness to move from planning to implementation.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firm Crude Oil, Steady Demand

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, lifted by stronger crude oil prices, steady demand and optimism over Indonesia’s progress on its B50 biodiesel programme.