KLCI Futures End Marginally Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher on Friday, tracking the cash market performance. 

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking COMEX Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the trading week lower on Friday, tracking losses on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Ringgit Ends Easier Vs US Dollar Amid AI-Related Share Price Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday as market sentiment remained cautious amid concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) related share prices and declining bond yields.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Stronger EU Car Sales

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, supported by stronger European Union (EU) car sales in September amid mixed movements in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends At Intraday High On Selective Buying In Heavyweights

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a flattish note, although the benchmark index managed to finish marginally higher as selective buying in index heavyweights helped offset cautious sentiment ahead of the weekend, said an analyst. 

PAAB Proposes RM11.64 Bln Sukuk Programme For Long-term Water Infrastructure Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has proposed an RM11.64 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) programme through its wholly owned funding vehicle and sukuk issuing entity, Pengurusan Air SPV Bhd (PASB), to support its long-term strategic capital expenditure (capex) requirements over the next decade.

Use Data And Analytics To Improve Subsidy Targeting Based On Household Needs -- Experts

BANGI, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should use data and analytics to improve subsidy targeting based on household needs, helping those most in need while maintaining fiscal sustainability.

AM Best To Present Insurance, Reinsurance Outlooks In Shanghai Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best announced its analytic team members will present their outlooks on China’s non-life insurance segment and the global and Asian reinsurance markets at the 2026 Shanghai International Reinsurance Conference, to be held from Oct 27 to 30.

Johor's Power Infrastructure Faces Rising Demand From Data Centre Expansion – BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Johor's expanding data centre industry is expected to drive significant electricity demand, highlighting the need for continued power infrastructure development, said BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

Invest Malaysia Day 2026 Highlights Growth Opportunities For Singapore Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), CIMB Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) have jointly concluded the inaugural Invest Malaysia Day 2026 in Singapore.

MAG, Citi Announce US$75 Mln Trade Finance Facility To Strengthen Supply Chain

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and Citibank Bhd (Citi) have announced a US$75 million (US$1=RM4.07) structured trade finance facility to improve working capital management, enhance liquidity and strengthen supply chain resilience to support MAG’s operational requirements across Asia.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower, in tandem with most regional markets following weaker Wall Street performance overnight.