Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firm Manufacturing Activity

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, supported by firm manufacturing activity across Europe and Asia, a dealer said.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Singapore, Malaysia To Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience, Expand Halal Cooperation

SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Singapore and Malaysia have endorsed the terms of reference for the Malaysia-Singapore Supply Chain Cooperation Workgroup (SCWG), aimed at strengthening preparedness for future supply chain disruptions, said Singapore’s Energy, Trade and Industry Ministry (METI).

Malaysia, Singapore Explore Third-country Investment In JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore are exploring ways to attract third-country investors to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), further strengthening the zone as a regional investment and export hub.

Malaysia Aims To Grow Exports Of Higher-value Palm Oil Products To India, Says Noraini

By Shakir Husain

HYDERABAD, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking to grow exports of higher-value palm oil products to India as vegetable oil demand remains strong in the top importing country.

Singapore Growth Forecast At 4.8 Pct In 2026, Driven By AI-led Electronics Upcycle - AMRO

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Singapore's economy is projected to moderate slightly to 4.8 per cent in 2026 from 5.0 per cent last year, driven by electronics upcycle led by artificial intelligence (AI), said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic and Research Office (AMRO).

MDEC CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil To Conclude Two-year Tenure

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer Anuar Fariz Fadzil will conclude his tenure after completing his two-year contract on Oct 2, 2026.

Cargill Invests Over US$130 Mln To Expand Asia Poultry Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Cargill has announced an investment of more than US$130 million over the next two years to expand its poultry operations across Asia, driven by growing global protein demand and consumer appetite for high-quality cooked poultry products. (US$1 = RM4.08)

BPMB Calls For Targeted Financing, MSME Support In Budget 2027

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd Group (BPMB Group) has called for Budget 2027 to prioritise targeted measures that improve access to working capital and provide repayment flexibility for viable businesses affected by geopolitical developments and rising costs. 

Malaysian-made Notti Pet Food Aims To Expand 'Paw'-print Across Southeast Asia

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Food science nutritionist Yap Ke Yee established Notti Sdn Bhd in July 2023 to address a personal lack of nutritious pet food options in the market.

Tradewinds Eyes Stronger Local Food Presence, Regional Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Conglomerate Tradewinds Malaysia Bhd is eyeing stronger market presence in the local food industry and growing its business portfolio to become a reputable regional player.

MIHAS: Pahang Eyes Major Halal Hub Status, Kuantan Port To Go Halal-Friendly

By Nor Liyana binti Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Pahang government plans to position the state as a major halal hub in Peninsular Malaysia by branding Kuantan Port as a halal-friendly port, leveraging its integration with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).