8d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The palm oil industry has called for more targeted incentives and policy support under Budget 2026 to enhance export competitiveness, boost yields and productivity, and strengthen sustainability, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
8d ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher today, influenced by steady benchmark crude oil prices amid ongoing concern over natural rubber (NR) supply shortage due to inclement weather in major producing countries, a dealer said.
9d ago
SUBANG, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Weststar Group and MBSB Bank Bhd (MBSB) have formalised a strategic collaboration through a RM1.3 billion Islamic financing facility, which will drive Weststar’s aviation expansion.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to edge firmer ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement on Oct 10, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy stance and expectations of fiscal consolidation.
9d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, buoyed by overnight gains on Wall Street, but surrendered early advances as investors booked mild profits in selected blue chips and smaller-cap stocks, an analyst said.
9d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Shares on Bursa Malaysia finished broadly higher on Thursday, lifted by gains in the technology, healthcare and banking sectors.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Poppulo, a global provider of employee communications and digital signage solutions, has obtained the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the world’s first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed positive at midday as buying momentum persisted throughout the morning trading session, led by the healthcare, industrial and consumer products and services counters, analysts said.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Singapore–Johor corridor has been identified as one of three emerging global “artificial intelligence (AI) PowerHubs” alongside London–Dublin and Virginia–Pennsylvania, according to the Digital Infrastructure Collective Asia.
10d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bay Group Holdings Sdn Bhd (CapBay) and Ultrack Technology Sdn Bhd (TrackerHero) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate digital adoption and the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the security services sector.
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent in November, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.
12d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The postponement of European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation provides short-term relief for palm oil and other commodity producers by easing immediate compliance pressures and keeping trade flows steady.