Favelle Favco to Acquire France-based Seram Industries In Deal Worth Up To RM47.45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Favelle Favco Bhd plans to acquire France-based Seram Industries SAS in a deal worth up to RM47.45 million.

Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Mandate Seen Strengthening Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s move to implement its B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global palm oil market, says an economist.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Regional Futures Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by an upward trend in regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

Building Costs Rise In Dec 2025 On Higher Cement, Sand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Building costs rose in December 2025, driven by higher cement and sand prices, data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) showed.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within 4.04-4.07 Range Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.04-4.07 range next week with the balance of risks tilted modestly towards a firmer ringgit as global investors rotate away from the dollar and back into emerging-market carry and growth exposure, an analyst said.

Rubber Market To See Slight Volatility With Upward Bias Next Week

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to see slight volatility next week, with a bias tendency for prices to move slightly upwards as weather conditions continue to affect production, said industry expert Denis Low.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, tracking movements in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

MARC Ratings Forecasts Malaysia's Economy To Expand By 4.3 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is forecasted to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2026, supported by continued domestic demand and sustained investment activity, driven by rapid demand for electrical and electronic products as well as data centre infrastructure.

Globaltec To Generate First Revenue From Indonesian Coalbed Methane Venture This Year

From Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

JAKARTA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Globaltec Formation Bhd’s 70 per cent-owned subsidiary NuEnergy Gas Ltd expects its coalbed methane (CBM) venture in Indonesia to yield its first revenue of about US$2 million (US$1=RM4.05) this year, driven by initial gas production from the Tanjung Enim Plan of Development 1 (POD 1) in South Sumatra.

Ringgit Opens Lower Against Firmer US Dollar Ahead Of US Non-Farm Payrolls Release

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar, weighed by a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) as global markets position ahead of tonight’s US non-farm payrolls release.

Corporate Exercise Ongoing Despite Bursa Malaysia’s Time Extension Rejection - Capital A

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd clarifies that Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd’s decision not to approve its application for a time extension to complete share distribution has no material impact on the group’s ongoing corporate exercise.

RHB IB Sees Steady Cement Demand From 13MP Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd expects cement demand to remain steady, supported by infrastructure projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which has targeted RM430 billion in gross development expenditure for the 2026–2030 period, compared with RM415 billion under the 12th Malaysia Plan.