Gas Malaysia Shares Rise 1.01 Pct Amid Higher Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd’s share price rose 1.01 per cent during the morning trading session today amid higher oil prices.

O&G Counters Remain In Focus Amid Persistent Oil Market Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas (O&G) counters remained in focus with investment banks maintaining a positive stance on the sector.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid High Oil Prices, AI Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower on Tuesday after closing at an intraday high on Monday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and US bond yields, while a dispute over artificial intelligence (AI) development added to market uncertainty.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead Of Key Central Bank Meetings

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid cautious sentiment ahead of key central bank meetings this week, an economist said.

Tunku Kamariah Resigns From Techna-X

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Techna-X Bhd's deputy chairman and executive director Tunku Kamariah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Iskandar has resigned, effective today.

Akmal Nasrullah: PSC, GSA Signings Cap Successful Two-day Thailand Working Visit

BANGKOK, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir’s two-day working visit to Thailand, which concluded today, has further strengthened bilateral energy cooperation, notably through the signing of new agreements for the development of Block A-18-01 in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA).

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major, ASEAN Currencies

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major and ASEAN currencies at Monday’s close, although it declined against the US dollar.

NLC Reform Could Unlock Waqf Land Worth Billions For Housing – Idzham

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 14 (Bernama) – Billions of ringgit worth of underutilised waqf land in Malaysia could be tapped for affordable housing if a clear legal framework is established to facilitate long-term development without transferring ownership of the land, according to real estate practitioner Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Softer China Demand

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures, with Japanese rubber futures extending losses for the fourth consecutive session, a dealer said.

Batik Air To Launch Subang-Bali, Penang-Batam Routes In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will launch direct flights from Subang to Bali and Penang to Batam in October, expanding its international connectivity between Malaysia and Indonesia.

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.42 Pct At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning trading session 0.42 per cent higher, lifted by bargain hunting in selected heavyweights after trading bearish for most of last week.

IHH's Share Price Up 1.43 Pct Despite Fortis Mandatory Tender Offer Approval Delay

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd’s share price rose 1.43 per cent to RM7.77 despite the company reporting losses stemming from delays in obtaining the required mandatory tender offer (MTO) approvals for its acquisition of Fortis Healthcare.