LPI Capital 3Q Net Profit Eases To RM96.82 Mln

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.

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.

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.

KL Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Lower Oil Prices, Supply Disruptions

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today amid declining oil prices and supply disruptions in major rubber-producing countries, a dealer said.

KL Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Lower Oil Prices, Supply Disruptions

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Thursday amid declining oil prices and supply disruptions in major rubber-producing countries, a dealer said.

EXIM Bank Strengthens Malaysian Businesses' Capacity Through RM1 Bln Strategic Initiatives Under Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) will strengthen Malaysian businesses’ capacity to compete internationally and adopt sustainable practices through over RM1 billion in strategic initiatives mandated by the government under Budget 2027.

KPK Boosts Specialised Oleochemicals Sector, Palm-based Health Products To Reduce Reliance On CPO Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is strengthening the specialised oleochemical sector as well as the development of palm-based nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products, to reduce reliance on the export of crude palm oil (CPO).

Malaysia Well Positioned To Play Key Role As Regional Data Centre Hub - Moody's Ratings

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to play a key role as a regional data centre hub if it can maintain its competitive advantage, Moody’s Ratings said.

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Lower With Bearish Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to trade range-bound with a slight downward bias next week, said an analyst.

Astro Malaysia To Dispose Of Broadband Business Assets For RM83 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (MBNS), has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd to dispose of its broadband business assets for  RM83 million.

PM Anwar Fulfils Promise To Expedite Flood Mitigation Projects, Help Long-Suffering Victims

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Staying true to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar’s promise made more than three years ago, the government has expedited the implementation of flood mitigation projects to ease the burden and financial hardship inflicted on victims almost seasonally by this natural disaster.

Economy Ministry Seeks Industry Input On Malaysia’s Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy has called on industry players to submit policy recommendations on energy storage, the hydrogen economy and smart grid deployment to advance Malaysia’s energy transition.