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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against major currencies, but eased against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid anticipation of the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) policy decision this week, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) issued RM4.8 billion in Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah under an Islamic Medium Term Notes Programme of up to RM10 billion in nominal value based on the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter of financial year 2027 ended Aug 31, 2026 (1Q FY2027) rose by 7.6 per cent to RM63.19 million from RM58.75 million posted in 1Q FY2026.
By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday, supported by bargain hunting activities following the previous day's sell-off.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said overseas investments must be scrutinised more closely to prevent similar losses, citing the Battersea Power Station redevelopment project in the United Kingdom.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The economic growth target of up to seven per cent per year for Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perlis states (SG4) must be supported by implementation capacity, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market maintained its mixed trend today, weighed down by losses in regional rubber futures and oil prices, as well as concerns over supply disruptions, a dealer said.
From Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
SINGAPORE, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has committed to connecting approved data centres to the electricity grid within one year, as Malaysia strengthens its domestic network to keep pace with rising power demand and regional electricity connectivity.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd’s net profit rose to RM197.51 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026, compared to RM114.04 million in the same quarter a year ago supported by higher sales.
By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Kopi Royale Johor founder, Nurul Afiqah Mazalan, plans to expand the business by opening a cafe within the next three years, having sold over 5,000 cups of traditional local coffee in just three days.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Invest Borneo action plan should focus on shared value chains, improve cross-border ease of doing business and prioritise investment realisation to strengthen Borneo’s position as an investment hub, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- LPI Capital Bhd’s net profit fell 15.7 per cent to RM96.82 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026, from RM114.83 million a year earlier, due to lower profit from its investment holding segment.
