9h ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trend higher next week, supported by stable supply and demand before the monsoon season.
20h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Total global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was down 0.5 per cent in September 2026 compared to the same month last year, reflecting weaknesses in the Middle East and North America.
1d ago
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.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The government plans to reform federal development expenditure by moving away from a historical spending-based approach towards a model that prioritises equity and efficiency to narrow regional productivity gaps.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Property developer Parkland Bhd has received the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) nod for its initial public offering (IPO) and proposed listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Retail pharmacy chain Big Caring Group Bhd (BCG) aims to raise RM637.8 million through its initial public offering (IPO), en route to its listing on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) — The imposition of State Sales Tax (SST) as well as logistics and transportation costs are the main factors behind the difference in the purchase price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) between Sabah and the peninsula, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The RM1 billion signalled in Budget 2027 for investment in nationwide electronic medical records will create longer-term opportunities for health information technology (IT), interoperability and digital infrastructure, while supporting continued efforts to expand health records.
2d ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices are expected to average between US$80 per barrel and US$95 per barrel in 2027, assuming a progressive restoration of West Asian oil exports and a recovery in global supply that outpaces demand growth, analysts said.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Asian Pac Holdings Bhd (APHB) has entered into agreements with KotaSAS Sdn Bhd to acquire 8.69 hectares (ha) of leasehold land in Kuantan, Pahang, for RM42.09 million and undertake an adjoining commercial development with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM281.3 million.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for stronger international cooperation to ensure stable global gas markets and reliable energy supplies, emphasising that energy security is fundamental to industrial competitiveness, investment confidence and sustainable economic growth.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance programmes must remain short-term measures rather than permanent features, as they are designed to help households cope with rising living costs and maintain their purchasing power, an economist said.