Malaysian And Other Rubber Markets In Region Fall Following US Tariff Expansion

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today in tandem with its regional counterparts following the latest United States (US) tariff announcement, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains, Opens Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, extending yesterday’s gains, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweights amid cautious sentiments on the global economic outlook, a dealer said.

Expanded SST Designed To Be Progressive, Fairer -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an expanded scope after considering both SST and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

IJM Construction Clinches RM1.4 Bln Johor Data Centre Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- IJM Construction Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM), has been awarded a RM1.4 billion contract for the construction of a large-scale data centre facility in Johor Bahru.

Hatch: Steelmakers, Energy Giants Launch CCUS Hub Study In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- A consortium of major steel producers and global industrial players, including ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, JSW Steel, Hyundai Steel Company, BHP, Chevron, and Mitsui & Co Ltd, has launched a pre-feasibility study to assess the development of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) hubs across Asia.

Steel Unit Price Index Slips 0.2-3.5 Pct in July 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel recorded a slight decrease in July 2025, ranging from -0.2 per cent to -3.5 per cent as compared to the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

MITI To Develop Standards For Steel Use In Buildings - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will work with the relevant agencies to establish standards for steel use in buildings, Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong said today.

CIMB Securities: Water Tariff Revision Opens Path For Investment, Private Funding Still Needed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s water sector still requires alternative funding schemes involving the private sector to reduce the federal government’s financial burden despite the ongoing review of water tariffs in selected states.  

Chin Hin To Dispose Of Metex Steel For RM70 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Chin Hin Group Bhd is disposing its entire equity interest in Metex Steel Sdn Bhd comprising 50 million ordinary shares to EC Excel Wire Sdn Bhd for RM70 million cash.

13MP Strategic Plans To Boost HGVH Industries, Strategic Sector Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The government will vigorously implement key strategic plans within the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) framework to boost growth in high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries and key strategic sectors.

Steel Hawk Unit Bags Scaffolding Services Contract From EPOMS

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Steel Hawk Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Steel Hawk Engineering Sdn Bhd (SHESB), has secured a contract to provide scaffolding services for EPOMS Sdn Bhd’s operations. 

Mongolian Mining Corp Posts Lower Q2 Coal Output, Eyes Q3 Gold Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), the largest internationally listed private mining company operating in Mongolia, reported a 28 per cent year-on-year (YoY) drop in coal output for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2025, amid operational headwinds.