Nasdaq Bolsters Singapore Presence With Two Senior Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Nasdaq Inc has appointed Andrew Murray as Senior Vice President, Financial Technology, Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore, to deepen its client partnerships and accelerate business growth in the region.

BitAuto: Malaysian Search Interest Jumps 5,000 Pct During Tour

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Automotive information platform, BitAuto announced that Google Trends search interest in its name in Malaysia rose by more than 5,000 per cent during its China-Malaysia Automotive Cultural Exchange Tour, which ended with a five-day showcase.

Strengthen Energy Security, Accelerate Power Grid Development - ASEAN Sec-Gen

From Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

SINGAPORE, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must strengthen energy security, accelerate regional electricity connectivity and mobilise investment for energy projects to meet growing demand and improve the region’s resilience, said its Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking firmer overnight Wall Street performance.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Tuesday as Malaysia’s resilient economic fundamentals continued to support the local note amid lingering geopolitical risks in West Asia, an analyst said.

STR, SARA To Help Households Cope With Rising Living Costs, A Short-Term Assistance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance programmes must remain short-term measures rather than permanent features, as they are designed to help households cope with rising living costs and maintain their purchasing power, an economist said.

Lufthansa Resumes Kuala Lumpur-Frankfurt Direct Flight Service

SEPANG, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Lufthansa Airlines today launched its nonstop service between Kuala Lumpur and Frankfurt, Germany, restoring a direct air link between the two cities after nearly a decade.

BNM, ISDB Discuss Future Collaboration On Islamic Finance, Sustainable Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has met with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) group chairman Dr Muhammad Al Jasser to discuss ongoing and future collaboration between the two parties.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Concerns Over Higher Palm Oil Stocks

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, pressured by concerns over elevated Malaysian palm oil inventories.

Japan's Seafood Exports To Malaysia Surge 40 Pct as Premium Products Demand Grows

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Japanese seafood exports to Malaysia rose by about 40 per cent in the first eight months of 2026, driven by stronger demand for premium products and growing consumer appreciation of Japanese cuisine.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Selling In Materials, Mining Stocks

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday due to significant selling in materials stocks and gold-mining shares, an analyst said.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar, Higher Against Most Currencies

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar but strengthened against most major and ASEAN currencies on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy meeting, an analyst said.