Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Resilient Domestic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, supported by resilient domestic fundamentals, although cautious sentiment amid the ongoing earnings season might cap gains.

FBM KLCI Futures Opened Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher on Wednesday.

Shipping, Logistics Ecosystem Needs Investment To Keep Pace With Cargo Growth -- SAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to address the lack of investment across its shipping and logistics ecosystem as gateway cargo grows while capacity in supporting industries shrinks, said Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As US Treasury Yields Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a softer greenback and easing US Treasury yields, said an analyst. 

Agriculture, Logistics To See Immediate Impact From Low-altitude Economy -- CAAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Agriculture and logistics are expected to experience the most immediate impact from the development of Malaysia’s low-altitude economy (LAE), according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

Malaysia Carves Premium Niche In Asia's Digital-Infra Race - Economist

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is carving out a premium niche in Asia's digital-infrastructure race, combining scalable power, connectivity, execution speed, industrial depth and hyperscale capital, says an economist.

Insuring A Nation’s Journey: Malaysia’s Insurance Industry Through The Years

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Aug (Bernama) -- It goes without saying the insurance sector played a vital role from Malaysia’s pre-independence era to the present day in providing financial protection to individuals, businesses, mobilising capital and act as a stabilising factor during economic crises.

Nur Sabrina’s Dessert Journey: A Sweet Dream Come True

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

SUNGAI BULOH, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- What started as a small venture selling Malaysian ice cream during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a thriving dessert business for Nur Sabrina Md Salleh.

Monsoon May Ease ‘Super El Nino’ Potential Impact On Palm Oil Output

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) – The upcoming monsoon season in December is expected to help mitigate the potential impact of a Super El Niño weather phenomenon on Malaysia’s palm oil production, said Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) chief executive officer Belvinder Sron.

Kuantan Port Eyes Liquid Cargo Diversification, To Handle 30 Mln Tonnes Of Liquefied CO2 Annually By 2050

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn Bhd has projected liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) handling to reach five million tonnes per year by 2030 in the first phase, potentially rising to 30 million tonnes per annum by 2050.

MITI To Drive Low-Altitude Economy Development With Unmanned Valley Ecosystem Project

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will implement the Unmanned Valley Ecosystem pilot project to drive the development of the low-altitude economy (LAE).

CPO Futures End Lower On Profit-taking, Weaker Crude Oil

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, weighed down by profit-taking and weaker crude oil prices.