Bursa Malaysia Lower In Early Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, tracking weaker overnight performance on Wall Street. 

Orgabio Sees Healthier Beverage Opportunities Despite Higher Formulation Costs

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Healthier beverage formulations can cost approximately five to 10 per cent more to manufacture, but Orgabio Holdings Bhd sees opportunities in the segment as brand owners explore products that cater to evolving consumer preferences.

Ringgit Opens Higher As AI Investment Concerns Weigh On Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher on Friday as the greenback weakened after equity prices fell amid heightened concern over artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Futures, Export Outlook

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, tracking firmer soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), while stronger palm oil export estimates lent further support to market sentiment.

Malaysia Retains Top Spot In Global Islamic Finance Development Rankings For 14th Consecutive Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has retained its position as the world's most developed Islamic finance market in the 2026 Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) report for the 14th consecutive year, amid nine per cent growth in the global Islamic finance market to US$6.5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.07).

Gold Futures End Lower, In Line With US COMEX Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, tracking losses on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Taiwan’s CTBC Bank Wins Three CorporateTreasurer Awards In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Taiwan’s CTBC Bank has won three awards at The CorporateTreasurer Awards 2026 in Singapore, including Best for FX/Hedging Solutions – North Asia, marking its fifth recognition from the publication.

SECO Seeks More Aftermarket Partners As It Marks 60 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- SECO, the automotive parts brand of South Korea’s Seojin Automotive, is inviting distributors, parts buyers and workshops to explore partnership opportunities as it marks 60 years in business, with its aftermarket range built on original equipment (OE) quality standards.

Chery’s AiMOGA Plans 300 Robot Experience Centres Worldwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Chery’s robotics brand AiMOGA Robotics plans to open an initial network of 300 experience centres worldwide after launching its first home companion robot, Mobo, which has drawn interest from more than 10,000 prospective users.

Ringgit Ends Easier vs US Dollar, Major Currencies Ahead of FOMC Meeting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback and other major currencies on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of next week’s two-day US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

AM Best To Host Networking Reception In Hong Kong On Nov 11

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best will host a networking reception at the Harbour Grand Kowloon in Hong Kong on Nov 11, in conjunction with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ (IAIS) annual conference.

SECO Marks Six Decades Of Quality, Reliability Service In Automotive Parts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- SECO, the automotive parts brand of Seojin Automotive, is marking its 60th anniversary this year, highlighting six decades of commitment to quality, durability, safety and competitive value.