Ringgit Expected To Trade In Narrow Range Vs Greenback Ahead Of BNM's OPR Decision Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

Rubber Market Expected To Trend Higher Next Week On Stable Supply, Demand

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.

Ringgit Extends Rally Against US Dollar As Traders Reassess Fed Rate Hike Prospects

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar on Friday as traders reassessed the possibility of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), an analyst said.

MICCI Facilitates Malaysia-Palestine Trade Ties Through Palestine's Halal Recognition By JAKIM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) has helped strengthen trade ties between Malaysia and Palestine after the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) recognised the Palestine Standards Institution (PSI) as a recognised foreign halal certification body in Palestine.

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).

Invest Johor Identifies Five Potential Sectors At Nexus Sedenak

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, 30 Oct (Bernama) – Invest Johor has identified five key potential sectors for development at Nexus Sedenak, which is set to become a new industrial and supply chain hub under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

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.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For 10th Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the 10th consecutive trading day on Friday, reflecting sustained positive sentiment towards the local currency at the start of trading.

Global Air Cargo Demand Up 7.7 Pct In September 2026 -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Total air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose 7.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in September 2026, with international demand increasing 8.6 per cent, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar After Fed Holds Interest Rates

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its gains to end higher against the US dollar on Thursday, following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent, an analyst said.

North Atlantic France Raises Tender Offer Price To 75 Euros

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France has raised the price of its mandatory tender offer for the shares of North Atlantic Energies it does not already own to 75 euros per share. (1 Euro = RM4.54)