Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by easing Brent crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns.

Anwar To Meet Industry Leaders, Deliver Keynote Address And Travel To Hangzhou

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 23 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to hold a roundtable business engagement and deliver a keynote address at the WorldSkills Conference 2026 here today.

Bank Rakyat, Alibaba Cloud, Lenovo Synergy Open Up Opportunities For Strategic Cooperation

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The strategic synergy between Bank Rakyat and Chinese technology giants, Alibaba Cloud and Lenovo, has opened up greater opportunities for the sharing of technology, expertise and experience in efforts to strengthen digital capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (fintech).

CPO Futures Extend Losses Amid Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended losses to close lower on Tuesday, as lower crude oil prices weighed down market sentiment.

PEMUDAH Studying Measures To Speed Up Payment, Boost MSMEs Financing Access

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government is studying measures to expedite payments for services rendered as well as strengthen financing access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including through contract- and invoice-based financing.

Gold Futures End Lower On Firmer US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday as a firmer United States dollar weighed on the precious metal.

Global Economic Outlook To Improve, But Uncertainty Remains -- WEF Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- A majority, or 56 per cent, of chief economists surveyed expected the global economic outlook to remain stable or improve, a sharp improvement from May, when 89 per cent projected conditions to weaken, said the World Economic Forum (WEF) in its latest Chief Economists’ Outlook - September 2026. 

Malaysia To Grow 4.7 Pct In 2026, Southeast Asia Outlook Brightens - WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, supported by technology-related exports and investment as well as robust domestic demand, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Guangxi’s Gangbei District Paper Industry Output Rises 24.37 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Paper manufacturing and paper products output in Gangbei District, Guigang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, rose 24.37 per cent year-on-year from January to July this year, according to data from the Bureau of Industry and Information Technology.

Ringgit Closes Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Sentiment

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22  (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading within a narrow range as investors remained cautious ahead of key geopolitical developments this week.

PMI President, CEO Pierre Le Manh To Step Down, Johannes Heinlein Named Interim

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Project Management Institute (PMI), a global authority in project management, announced that President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pierre Le Manh, will step down from his role effective Sept 30, with Chief Growth Officer, Johannes Heinlein appointed interim President and CEO from the same date.

KLCI Futures End Higher In Line With Underlying Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday in line with the underlying cash market’s performance.