Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Improved Global Risk Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher today, supported by an improved global risk appetite amid easing oil prices.

GEAR-uP Implementation On Schedule, Investments Expected To Rise End-2026 -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the GEAR-uP programme remains on schedule, with investments expected to rise towards the end of this year and end-2027, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Tec-Do Launches AI Agent Navos Pro For Cross-Border Marketing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Tec-Do, an artificial intelligence (AI) marketing company, has launched Navos Pro, an AI agent designed to support cross-border e-commerce, international trade, marketing and business analysis, at its Technology Growth Conference 2026 (TGC 2026) in Guangzhou.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-Morning On Continous Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher mid-morning, supported by continuous buying in selected heavyweights, mainly utility counters. 

Nasdaq Bolsters Singapore Presence With Two Senior Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Nasdaq Inc has appointed Andrew Murray as Senior Vice President, Financial Technology, Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore, to deepen its client partnerships and accelerate business growth in the region.

Strengthen Energy Security, Accelerate Power Grid Development - ASEAN Sec-Gen

From Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

SINGAPORE, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must strengthen energy security, accelerate regional electricity connectivity and mobilise investment for energy projects to meet growing demand and improve the region’s resilience, said its Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking firmer overnight Wall Street performance.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Tuesday as Malaysia’s resilient economic fundamentals continued to support the local note amid lingering geopolitical risks in West Asia, an analyst said.

Lufthansa Resumes Kuala Lumpur-Frankfurt Direct Flight Service

SEPANG, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Lufthansa Airlines today launched its nonstop service between Kuala Lumpur and Frankfurt, Germany, restoring a direct air link between the two cities after nearly a decade.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Concerns Over Higher Palm Oil Stocks

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, pressured by concerns over elevated Malaysian palm oil inventories.

Japan's Seafood Exports To Malaysia Surge 40 Pct as Premium Products Demand Grows

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Japanese seafood exports to Malaysia rose by about 40 per cent in the first eight months of 2026, driven by stronger demand for premium products and growing consumer appreciation of Japanese cuisine.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Selling In Materials, Mining Stocks

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday due to significant selling in materials stocks and gold-mining shares, an analyst said.