Malaysia’s Pepper Exports In First 7 Months Increase To RM86.4 Mln

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s pepper exports reached RM86.4 million from January to July 2024, higher than the RM80.2 million during the same period last year.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Soybean Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its upward trend to end higher for the third consecutive trading day, driven by stronger soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade, a trader said.

Three Major Chinese Heavy Industry Firms Set To Establish Operations In Labuan

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Three prominent China-based heavy industry companies are set to expand their operations to Labuan, recognising the island’s strategic potential as a key economic hub.

FBM KLCI Futures End Higher, Tracking Cash Market's Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, in line with the performance of the underlying cash market. 

iPhone 16 Buyers Weigh Options Amid Price Differences

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- As the latest iPhone 16 becomes available in Malaysia, many consumers are considering whether buying the device locally is the best financial choice, especially considering the fluctuating ringgit against major currencies such as the US dollar and Singapore dollar.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Line With Most Regional Markets

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday in line with most Asian markets, mirroring gains from Wall Street, where investors welcomed the US Federal Reserve's substantial interest rate cut.

Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Steps Down From Malaysia Aviation Group Chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said group chairman Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin has relinquished his position effective today.

REHDA Perak To Showcase 5,000 Properties Worth RM3 Billion At MAPEX Perak 2024

IPOH, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia Perak Branch (Rehda Perak) aims to showcase 5,000 properties worth RM3 billion at the Malaysia Property Expo (MAPEX) Perak 2024.

Malaysia, Like Other Asean Countries, Will Continue to be Neutral and Attract Investments to Region

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) --  Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to the ten member countries of the bloc, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Taobao's Beta English Interface Major Commitment To e-Commerce Market In Malaysia

By Puti Iylia Maisarah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Taobao has made a major commitment to the Malaysian e-commerce market by launching a beta English interface aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for consumers, focused on localising its features.

Tealive Eyes Indonesia, But Only If It Has 100 Stores In The Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Loob Holding Sdn Bhd, which owns bubble tea brand Tealive, is planning to strengthen its overseas portfolio and is eyeing Indonesia next year.

US Rate Cut, Malaysia's Structural Reforms And Economic Outlook Fuelling Ringgit Recovery -- BNM

By Vijian Paramasivam

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) - - The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) recent decision to slash interest rates has a significant impact on Malaysia’s ringgit, especially in light of shifting currency dynamics across the region.