Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, CI Reclaims 1,600-Mark

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, with the benchmark index reclaiming the psychological 1,600 level on selective bargain hunting, but gains were capped as buying interest shifted towards smaller-cap technology stocks, said an analyst. 

Labuan Port Authority, Labuan Corp, Megah Port Join Hands To Boost Cruise Tourism

By Jailani Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Labuan Port Authority (LPA), Labuan Corporation and Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) have joined forces to strengthen cruise tourism development in Labuan, leveraging their respective expertise to attract more cruise liners to the island.

Genon Wins Indonesia Contracts After AI System Passes Validation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Genon, a South Korean generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions startup, announced that its Indonesian AI manufacturing automation business passed mass-production validation and has won follow-on contracts, accelerating its overseas expansion.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Weaker Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Wednesday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures amid expectations of easing raw material costs in Thailand and subdued downstream demand, a dealer said.

Chery’s LEPAS Launches Global Elegant Lifestyle Week In Wuhu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Chery Auto’s premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand LEPAS has launched its first Global Elegant Lifestyle Week in Wuhu, bringing together LEPAS owners, partners and industry media from different regions.

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session marginally higher amid a cautious trading environment. 

22,849 Trained In Semiconductor Programmes As Of Third Quarter 2026 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- A total of 22,849 talents have been trained through various development programmes for the semiconductor sector as of the third quarter of 2026, as part of an effort to achieve 60,000 highly skilled engineers by 2030 under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

NWE Resources Leveraging Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 To Benefit Hospitality Amenities Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- NWE Resources Group Bhd expects its hospitality amenities business to benefit from the extension of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign into 2027, supported by an anticipated increase in hotel orders and the government’s tourism promotion efforts.

Qingyang Hosts China Apple Conference, Eyes Overseas Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The 2026 China Apple Annual Conference and Qingyang Apple Expo opened on Oct 18 in the Chinese city of Qingyang, with a focus on using digital technology to drive the development of the country’s apple industry.

Malaysia’s Poultry Sector To Stay Resilient On Steady Demand, Domestic Production Base -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s poultry industry is expected to remain resilient in the medium term, supported by steady demand for affordable protein and an established domestic production base, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Wall Street's Positive Overnight Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s positive overnight performance.

Ringgit Opens Higher On Strong Domestic Economic Data

By Karina Imran and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by strong domestic economic data that strengthened expectations of a possible normalisation of the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).