BDB Secures RM11.5 Mln Contract From NCIA For IBC Project In Kedah Rubber City

ALOR SETAR, Oct 8 (Bernama) –  Bina Darulaman Bhd (BDB), through its subsidiary BDB Synergy Sdn Bhd, has secured an RM11.5 million contract from the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) to construct and complete the Integrated Business Centre (IBC) at Kedah Rubber City (KRC), Padang Terap.

TANAKA MEP Breaks Ground On Malaysia's First 4N Precious Metal Refinery

BATU KAWAN, Oct 8 (Bernama) — TANAKA MEP Refinery Sdn Bhd broke ground on its RM70 million precious metal refining facility at Batu Kawan Industrial Park here today.

Gold Futures Snap 3-day Losses To End Higher, Tracking COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped three-day losses to end higher on Thursday, tracking gains on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Ringgit Ends Higher Against ASEAN Currencies, Lower Versus US Dollar

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher on Thursday against most ASEAN currencies, but lower against the US dollar amid a renewed surge in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, an analyst said.

Porcelain Inn Opens Largest Wedding Supply Outlet At GM Klang Mall

By Iskandar Shah Mohamed

KLANG, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- GM Klang is strengthening its business ecosystem with the opening of Porcelain Inn Sdn Bhd (PISB), Klang Valley's largest outlet specialising in wedding supplies and home decor.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Higher Oil Prices, Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, remaining under selling pressure ahead of Budget 2027 announcement tomorrow, as a renewed surge in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia further dampened risk sentiment.

Malaysia Must Strengthen Regional Cooperation To Ensure Stable Energy Supply -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has highlighted the need to strengthen regional cooperation to ensure a stable and affordable energy supply, alongside efforts to accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy. 

EBP VII Hosts Second Ecoworld Connects Forum, Focuses On Business Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Eco Business Park VII (EBP VII) today hosted its second edition of EcoWorld Connects: Business Ascend Forum, bringing together experienced speakers to discuss how businesses can prepare themselves for their next phase of growth. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Despite Firm Regional Rubber Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, despite firmer regional rubber futures following the reopening of the Chinese market after the National Day holidays.

TNB’s Distribution Automation At 44 Pct, Covering 39,400 Substations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Digitalisation is part of Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) wider effort to strengthen Malaysia’s electricity network, with Distribution Automation now standing at 44 per cent, covering approximately 39,400 substations, while Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployment has reached 6.1 million.

Malaysia Emerges Winner As Global Disruptions Drive Supply Chain Shift - Gamble

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has emerged as a winner amid global disruptions caused by tariffs, wars, oil supply disruptions and supply chain rebalancing, with growing profits and purchases from local suppliers, said the United States Embassy Chargé d'Affaires to Malaysia, David Gamble.

Toshiba Begins Mass Production Of Easy-To-Use Microcontrollers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has started mass production of the TXZ+ Family Entry-Class M4H Group, standard microcontrollers featuring an Arm Cortex-M4 core with a floating-point unit (FPU).