Rubber Market Ends Sharply Higher Tracking Regional Futures, Oil Price Gains

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended sharply higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets and benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

MSMEs Must Scale Up Their Operations, Productivity To Offer Higher Wages - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) must scale up their business operations and improve productivity, creating demand for higher skilled workers and providing better-paying jobs, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

MDEC Partners Seven Financial Institutions To Expand SME Financing Access Through NEFX

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has partnered with seven financial institutions to expand financing opportunities for Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the National E-Invoice Financing Exchange (NEFX).

Panda Eyes Inks Underwriting Agreement With M&A Securities For ACE Market IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Panda Eyes Group Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M&A Securities Sdn Bhd for its proposed initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd. 

Energy Security Push Could Lower Global Warming – Wood Mackenzie

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Countries pursuing energy security above all else could produce lower global warming outcomes than expected, not through climate policy but as a by-product of faster electrification driven by efforts to cut energy imports, according to Wood Mackenzie.

PETRA Considers Extending Suria MADANI Programme, Approved Applicants Given Until March 2027 - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is assessing the possibility of improving or extending the implementation of the Suria MADANI or SuRIA Home (Sustainable Rebate and Incentive Assistance Home) programme after its implementation period ends on Dec 31, 2026.

DEFA Could Position Malaysia As Hub For Regional Digital Economy — Don

By Linda Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could potentially position Malaysia as a hub for the regional digital economy and give local firms easier access to ASEAN’s more than 680 million consumers, an economist said.

CPO Futures End Mixed As Market Consolidates After MPOB Data Release

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed on Tuesday, recovering from two weeks of heavy selling amid signs of market consolidation following the release of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) October data.

MATRADE Eyes New Export Markets In Africa, Latin America, Central Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is diversifying Malaysia’s export markets by focusing on Africa, Latin America and Central Asia, creating new opportunities for the furniture industry and other sectors amid global uncertainties.

Pacific Prime Bags Four HR Vendor Awards In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Pacific Prime, an international health insurance and employee benefits provider, has won four awards at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards Singapore 2026, including gold for Best HR Compliance Partner.

Favelle Favco Bags RM83.7 Mln Tower Crane Supply Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Favelle Favco Bhd’s (FFB) Australia-based subsidiary, Favelle Favco Cranes Pty Ltd, has secured purchase orders and letters of intent worth a combined RM83.7 million to supply tower cranes.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Regional Gains, China-US Trade Truce

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets after China and the United States extended their trade truce.