Ringgit Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its strong footing, opening marginally higher against the US dollar in early trade today on the back of more interest rate cut anticipation in the United States (US) in the near term, an analyst said.

Astro Malaysia Net Profit Soars 132.3 Pct To RM54.71 Mln In Second Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's net profit soared by 132.3 per cent to RM54.71 million in the second quarter ended July 31, 2024 (2Q 2025) from RM23.65 million a year ago.

Gold Futures End Lower As Investors Prepare For Data-heavy Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its downtrend on Monday as investors prepare for a week filled with important data.

SCHOTT's New Factory In Kedah Strengthens Malaysia's Global Manufacturing Hub Position - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- SCHOTT Glass Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s new state-of-the-art production facility in Kulim, Kedah, further solidifies Malaysia’s position as a global manufacturing hub for high-end specialty glass solutions, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Ringgit Hits Fresh 39-month High Against Greenback On Continued Expectation Of Another US Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit closed marginally higher on Monday but still hit a new 39-month high against the greenback on continued expectation of another cut in US interest rates after the latest inflation data there.

TM Signs Agreement With Radian Arc To Boost Cloud Gaming, Computing Infrastructure

SEOUL, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- TM Malaysia Bhd (TM) continues to fulfil the demands of the gaming industry by strengthening its cloud gaming and edge computing infrastructure with the signing of a services agreement with Australia-based Radian Arc today.

Felda To Foster Connections Between Malaysian And Indonesian Businesses

JAKARTA, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) is poised to connect Malaysian companies, particularly its business units, with firms in the Indonesian Chamber of Entrepreneurs (KEIND) to explore new opportunities in both countries and internationally.

Malaysia Stands Out In Recruitment Activity Reporting Strong Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bossjob recently announced a significant milestone in the Malaysian market, achieving double growth in both jobseeker registrations and employer sign-ups.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Loss At The Close Amid Downbeat Regional Performance

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended last week’s losses to close lower on Monday, mirroring the mainly negative regional trend, with financial stocks leading the decline.

Kao Inks MoU With C.P. Group To Promote Sustainable Future In Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Kao Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) Group, Thailand's leading conglomerate, to collaborate on promoting a sustainable future in Thailand.

CelcomDigi Inks MoU With South Korea's SK Telecom To Collaborate On AI Initiatives

SEOUL, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd and South Korea’s leading wireless telecommunications operator, SK Telecom Co Ltd, have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

National Audit Department To Audit 2,000 GLCs Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The National Audit Department (NAD) will be auditing 2,000 government-linked companies (GLCs) beginning next year in an effort to create a new era of enhanced governance in Malaysia, said Auditor-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi.