Rubber Market Likely To Remain Steady With Slight Downward Bias Next Week

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to remain steady in prices and demand, with a slight downward bias next week amid higher costs, geopolitical uncertainties and a manageable supply-demand balance, said industry expert Denis Low.

Malaysia’s 2026 Export Growth May Exceed 22 Pct Forecast -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s full-year export growth could exceed the current 22 per cent forecast in 2026 if the strong momentum continues in the coming months, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.

Jati Tinggi Wins RM72.84 Mln Data Centre Power Infrastructure Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Jati Tinggi Group Bhd’s (JTGroup) wholly-owned subsidiary, Jati Tinggi Holding Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM72.84 million contract to undertake critical power infrastructure works for a data centre development in Selangor.

MBSB Investment Bank Maintains Malaysia's 2026 Inflation Forecast At 2.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) maintains Malaysia headline inflation forecast to grow by 2.0 per cent for 2026 from 1.4 per cent in 2025, reflecting still-contained year-to-date inflation despite persistent upside risks.

Ringgit Ends Higher vs US Dollar On Easing Oil Supply Concerns

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Friday's close, buoyed by improved market sentiment following easing concerns over crude oil supply, an analyst said.

RM800 Mln Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri To Meet Regional, Cross-border Healthcare Demand

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) today marked the groundbreaking of Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri (SMCIP), its first hospital in southern Malaysia, involving a total capital expenditure of RM800 million. 

Coal Price Hike Has Direct Impact On Cost Of Generating Electricity - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The increase in coal prices to US$148 per tonne on Sept 10, 2026 will directly impact the cost of electricity generation, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today.

TNB To Provide Up To RM150mln In Support For Electricity Bill Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will provide between RM120 million and RM150 million in support for electricity bill protection between September and December 2026, said its president and chief executive officer Datuk Shamsul Ahmad.

Medisca Launches Global Peptide Division To Expand API-Grade Access

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Medisca has launched Medisca Peptides, a global division focused on expanding access to active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)-grade peptides and developing an integrated peptide platform for pharmaceutical and personalised medicine markets.

Sabah's Gas Supply Expected To Nearly Double By 2030 - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Sabah's gas supply is expected to almost double to 1,350 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) by 2030 compared to 700 mmscfd currently following the implementation of seven offshore development projects including four new gas fields.

Exports Of Sarawak's Timber, Timber-based Products Reach RM1.16 Bln As Of June

KUCHING, Sept 18  (Bernama) -- The export value of timber and timber-based products from Sarawak is estimated to have reached RM1.16 billion as of June this year, said Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Pusaka) general manager Datuk Zainal Abidin Abdullah.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds On Lower Oil Prices, Easing US Yields

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Friday as lower oil prices, easing United States (US) Treasury yields and resilient labour market data encouraged bargain hunting in technology and semiconductor shares after the index closed 0.26 per cent lower yesterday, an analyst said.