Short-term Rates Set To Remain Stable Next Week On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates are expected to remain stable next week, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) financial system operations.

Stronger Financing Support Key To Growing Malaysia's Bunkering Sector

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's maritime industry is calling for a stronger financing support from local banks to unlock its investment potential and enable domestic players to expand their operations, particularly in the bunkering sector, said Maritime Network Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri Jeyenderan R.

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Consolidate Next Week, Trade Within 1,600-1,630 Level

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to consolidate next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) projected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 range amid a mildly positive bias.

MAA Group Faces Going Concern Uncertainty Amid RM106.9 Mln Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- MAA Group Bhd’s external auditors, KPMG PLT, have issued an unqualified audit opinion on its financial statements for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026), while highlighting a material uncertainty related to the group’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Cuscapi Proposes RM190 Mln Capital Reduction, 15 Pct Share Scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Cuscapi Bhd has proposed a share capital reduction (SCR) of up to RM190 million pursuant to Section 117 of the Companies Act 2016.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Higher On Renewed Buying Interest

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher on Friday, supported by renewed buying in selected blue chip stocks, particularly financial services counters, amid mixed regional sentiment. 

AM Best Sees Resilient Asia Pacific Insurance Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has published its analysis of 17 insurance markets in Asia Pacific, assessing the economic, political and financial system risks in each, to coincide with the Singapore International Reinsurance Conference.

Dialog Targets Additional RM3 Bln Investment In Pengerang Deepwater Terminals

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd plans an additional investment of RM3 billion between 2027 and 2030 to support the continued development of the Pengerang Deepwater Terminals (PDT).

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rebounds To End Morning Session Higher, Outperform Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rebounded from earlier losses to end the morning session higher, outperforming regional peers as continued buying in plantation heavyweight stocks supported market sentiment.

South Korea’s KB Insurance Ratings Affirmed Excellent - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed South Korea’s KB Insurance Co Ltd (KBI) financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.

Penang Tech Financial Centre To Capitalise On Geopolitical Shifts, AI Supercycle – Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the Penang Technology Financial Centre (PTFC) positions the state strategically to capitalise on global geopolitical shifts and the artificial intelligence (AI) supercycle, further accelerating growth in the semiconductor and electrical and electronics sectors.

Axis REIT Shares Up In Early Trade On Stronger 3Q Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) shares rose in early trade following a stronger performance in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026.