Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar, S&P Rating Supports Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened marginally against the US dollar on Tuesday, with market sentiment supported by S&P Global Ratings’ reaffirmation of Malaysia’s ‘A-’ sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook.

MIDA, MINTRED Launch Sarawak Supply Chain Programme To Link Local Firms With Global Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Government today launched the Sarawak Global Supply Chain and Sourcing Programme 2026 to strengthen industrial linkages, develop local enterprises and enhance Sarawak’s participation in regional and global supply chains.

Bodor Laser Marks 10,000th Machine Production Milestone

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bodor Laser has reached a new production milestone, with its 10,000th machine of 2026 officially rolling off the production line, reflecting continued expansion of its manufacturing capacity and ability to coordinate production, quality control, delivery and customer support as its global installed base grows.

Univar Solutions Expands CABB Group Glycolic Acid Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions USA LLC (Univar Solutions), through its Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) from Univar Solutions division, has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with the CABB Group to expand distribution of glycolic acid across the United States (US) and Canada.

Gamuda FY2026 Net Profit Rises To RM1.05 Bln, Domestic Construction Earnings Surge 49 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd's net profit increased by five per cent to RM1.052 billion for the financial year ended July 31, 2026 (FY2026), marking its fifth consecutive year of record earnings.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Sharply Lower On Rising Yields, Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended sharply lower on Tuesday as the market succumbed to selling pressure amid surging bond yields and elevated oil prices, which continued to undermine risk appetite.

Pine Labs Extends Technology Partnership With Woolworths Group

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Pine Labs has extended its technology partnership with Woolworths Group, expanding its role in powering the retailer’s gift card ecosystem through enhanced platform capabilities, deeper application programming interface (API) integrations and support for new digital stored-value experiences.

MoneyHero’s SingSaver Launches Home Loans Comparison Category

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- SingSaver, Singapore's personal finance comparison platform and part of the Nasdaq-listed MoneyHero Group, has launched a Home Loans comparison category in partnership with Redbrick Mortgage Advisory.

Menos AI Secures US$5.1 Mln Financing, Total Funding Tops US$10 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Menos AI has announced a new US$5.1 million Pre-A financing, bringing the total funding to more than US$10 million, led by returning investor Copper Sky Capital, with participation from Alpha Square Group. (US$1 = RM4.08)

Swift Brings Domestic Payment Ease To Cross-Border Transactions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Swift, a global financial messaging provider, has announced plans to bring the ease of domestic consumer payments to cross-border transactions with its global community.

Cargill Invests Over US$130 Mln To Expand Asia Poultry Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Cargill has announced an investment of more than US$130 million over the next two years to expand its poultry operations across Asia, driven by growing global protein demand and consumer appetite for high-quality cooked poultry products. (US$1 = RM4.08)

All Approvals For Bunkering Licences, Permits To Be Handled By MOT Starting Feb 1, 2027 - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will be the single lead agency to approve bunkering licences and related permits starting Feb 1, 2027, said its Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.