CPO Futures Extend Gains On Stronger Export Demand

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains on Friday, supported by stronger export demand.

Epic Named Finalist For Best Port Operator At TXA Awards 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Terengganu state government-linked company, EPIC Bhd, has been named a finalist at the Transport Expo Asia (TXA) Awards 2026 in the Best Port Operator category.

Astro Malaysia To Dispose Of Broadband Business Assets For RM83 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (MBNS), has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd to dispose of its broadband business assets for  RM83 million.

Zetrix AI Redesignates Norraesah As Non-executive Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd has announced in a Bursa Malaysia filing the redesignation of Datuk Dr Norraesah Mohamad as its non-independent and non-executive chairman from her previous role as executive chairman effective today.

CelcomDigi Unit Proposes RM10 Bln Sukuk Murabahah Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, CelcomDigi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (CelcomDigi Tel), has proposed to establish a Sukuk Murabahah programme of up to RM10 billion in nominal value to fund corporate requirements and refinancing.

KLCI Futures End Marginally Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher on Friday, tracking the cash market performance. 

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking COMEX Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the trading week lower on Friday, tracking losses on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Ringgit Ends Easier Vs US Dollar Amid AI-Related Share Price Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday as market sentiment remained cautious amid concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) related share prices and declining bond yields.

Yinson Production, PTSC Achieve First Oil At Lac Da Vang Field Ahead Of Schedule

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s offshore production business unit, Yinson Production Offshore Pte Ltd, and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) have achieved first oil at the Lac Da Vang (LDV) field offshore Vietnam ahead of schedule.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Stronger EU Car Sales

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, supported by stronger European Union (EU) car sales in September amid mixed movements in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

APO Moves Partnership Programme Into Action At Manila Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has moved its Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) further from planning towards implementation, as heads of national productivity organisations from its member economies met in Manila from Oct 20 to 22.

Shandong BRICS Trade Conference Draws Delegates From 30 Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- More than 100 business delegates from 30 countries and regions, including BRICS members and partner nations, met over 200 local companies at a trade and investment conference that opened in Jinan, the capital of east China’s Shandong province.