Penang Tables RM1.074 Bln Budget For 2027 With Lowest Deficit Of RM5.62 Mln

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Penang state government today tabled its budget for 2027 amounting to RM1.074 billion, comprising RM1.042 billion for operating expenditure and RM280.17 million for development expenditure.

KTMB's Freight Revenue Rises 10 Pct To RM96 Mln In 9M 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) continues to strengthen its freight business, recording RM96 million in revenue for the first nine months (9M) of 2026, up 10 per cent from the same period last year.

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. 

Bursa Malaysia Snaps 2-Day Winning Streak to Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a two-day winning streak to close lower on Thursday, in line with regional markets, as continued selling pressure in blue chip stocks weighed on market sentiment. 

State Sales Tax, Logistics Costs The Main Factors In FFB Purchase Price Differences Between Sabah And Peninsula

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.

Tebedu-Entikong Route Reopening To Boost Cross-border Trade, Benefit SMEs -- SBF

By Zaphne Philip

KUCHING, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The reopening of the Tebedu-Entikong trade route could significantly stimulate economic activity, boost cross-border trade, and attract investment between Sarawak and West Kalimantan, the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) said.

Brent Crude Oil Prices Expected To Average US$80-US$95 Per Barrel In 2027 - Analysts

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.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close Slightly Higher

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Late buying in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly utility counters, lifted Bursa Malaysia to close marginally higher on Wednesday, in line with regional markets.

Hong Leong Bank, UnionPay Partner To Facilitate Cross-border Payments In China

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s (HLB) customers can now make QR payments at more than 120 million UnionPay and Weixin Pay merchant touchpoints across China through the HLB Connect application, following a strategic partnership with UnionPay International (UPI).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday, supported by bargain hunting activities following the previous day's sell-off.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Selling In Utilities, Banking Heavyweights

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights, mainly utilities and banking stocks, alongside weaker performances across regional markets.

Govt To Implement NDI Approach In 2027 For Aid Eligibility Assessment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) –- The government will implement the Net Disposable Income (NDI) approach in 2027 to ensure that the assessment of eligibility for aid takes into account demographic factors and liabilities, in addition to income.