Commodity Prices To Rise 23 Pct This Year, Further Supply Shocks Expected As Oil Stocks Depleted - World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Commodity prices are set to rise 23 per cent in 2026 as global shocks mount with the West Asia conflict having drawn down oil inventories and is set to push energy prices to a four-year high, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook released today. 

MACC Still Investigating KWAP's Investment In Efishery -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is still investigating Retirement Fund Incorporated’s (KWAP) investment in Indonesian aquaculture technology company eFishery, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

CPO Futures End Lower On High Stocks, Production Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by concerns over elevated Malaysian inventories and expectations of strong October production.

Total RM3.8 Bln Financing Approved To Benefit About 6,800 SME Accounts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Financing totalling RM3.8 billion under Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) has been approved as at Sept 30, 2026, benefiting more than 6,800 small and medium enterprise (SME) accounts.

Ann Joo Unit Bags RM61.89 Mln Solar Subcontract Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Ann Joo Resources Bhd’s (AJR) indirect wholly owned subsidiary, IAC Infrastructure Sdn Bhd (IACI), has entered into a subcontract agreement worth RM61.89 million.

Oriental Interest Terminates Proposed Acqusition Of Chin Hin Jitra And CHJ Motor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Property developer Oriental Interest Bhd will not proceed with the proposed RM280 million acquisition of the entire equity interest in Chin Hin (Jitra) Sdn Bhd and CHJ Motor Holdings Sdn Bhd.

PHB Acquires RM300 Mln Logistics Complex In Penang From Titijaya

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) has acquired a logistics real estate asset in Bayan Lepas Waterfront, Penang, from Titijaya Land Bhd for approximately RM300 million.

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking the cash market performance. 

Malaysia’s Digital Economy To Reach US$48 Bln GMV In 2026, Matching Vietnam’s Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s digital economy is projected to reach US$48 billion (US$1=RM4.08) in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year, according to the 11th edition of the annual e-Conomy SEA Report 2026. 

Asian Pac To Buy Kuantan Land For RM42.09 Mln, To Develop RM281.3 Mln Commercial Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Asian Pac Holdings Bhd (APHB) has entered into agreements with KotaSAS Sdn Bhd to acquire 8.69 hectares (ha) of leasehold land in Kuantan, Pahang, for RM42.09 million and undertake an adjoining commercial development with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM281.3 million.

Maxis Neither Deny Nor Confirm Merger Report 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd neither denied nor confirmed a media report of a merger today but acknowledged that it is always evaluating strategic opportunities and partnerships that are value accretive.

Kenanga IB Raises Malaysia's 2026 PPI Growth Forecast To 7.4 Pct Amid Energy Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has raised Malaysia’s 2026 Producer Price Index (PPI) growth forecast to 7.4 per cent from 6.4 per cent previously, amid persistent energy market risks from the prolonged conflict in West Asia.