FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in early trade today.

Malaysia's Semicon Sector Can Enhance Southeast Asia's Tech Landscape -- IC Design Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Experts from integrated circuit (IC) design industry players Skyechip, Weeroc, and Chipsbank have emphasised the potential of Malaysia’s semiconductor sector to enhance Southeast Asia’s technology landscape at the Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2024 today.

Increasing Productivity, Diversifying Domestic Portfolio To Reduce Deficit In Workers’ Compensation Account

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The government is taking steps to diversify the domestic economic portfolio to reduce the deficit in the workers' compensation account, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

MAVCOM On Track To Meet Passenger Traffic forecast Of Up To 97.6 Million This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is expected to meet its narrowed down passenger traffic forecast of between 95.4 million and 97.6 million passengers this year supported by the continued robust recovery of the Malaysian aviation sector in the first six months of 2024 (1H2024).

Malaysia, The Key Gateway For Taiwan's Exports To Asian Countries

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia serves as a key gateway for Taiwan's exports to Asian countries due to the many parallels in their development journeys, said Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Charles Lin.

CPO Futures Rebound To Close Higher Tracking Bullish CBOT Soybean Oil

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in the Chicago Board of Trade’s soybean oil futures overnight.

BIMP-EAGA Must Continue To Strengthen Cooperation To Address Development Gaps

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) must continue to strengthen cooperation and work closely together to address development gaps, said Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains in the US COMEX gold market, a dealer said.

Development Of Manufacturing Sector Cluster In Central Region Should Be Made Strategic Initiative - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The development of a special industrial cluster in the manufacturing sector in the Central Region needs to be prioritised as a strategic initiative of the MADANI Government to strengthen the country's position as an investment hub, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

BEV Sales Surge 112 Pct In 1H2024, Reaching 6,617 Units - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- A total of 6,617 battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in the first half of 2024 (1H2024) marking a significant 112 per cent year-on-year surge in the electric vehicle (EV) market, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Fajarbaru Unit Secures RM246.10 Mln Contract From WCT Holdings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Fajarbaru Builder Sdn Bhd (FBSB), has secured a contract from WCT Construction Sdn Bhd, an indirect subsidiary of WCT Holdings Bhd, to undertake the second phase development of AdisonWest located in Larkinton, Johor Bahru, worth RM246.10 million. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Sync With Most Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region following a negative cue from global equities overnight with strong selling In technology stocks, said an analyst.