Selangor Targets RM90 Bln In Investments This Year -- Amirudin

BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Selangor is targeting RM90 billion in investments this year, up from RM80 billion recorded last year, following encouraging investment momentum in the state.

EPIC Bags Service Sector Excellence Award At AKI 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- EPIC Bhd has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Service Sector Excellence Award (Category 4) for the first time at the 2026 Industry Excellence Awards (AKI).

Ringgit Expected To Trade In Narrow Range Vs Greenbback Ahead Of Fed Meeting Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM4.07 to RM4.08 against the US dollar next week as investors monitor the outcome of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for Oct 27-28.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Stage Recovery Next Week On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to trend upwards next week, with the benchmark index expected to trade within the 1,600-1,620 range amid a recovery in investors' risk appetite, said an analyst. 

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.

Govt Encourages Local Companies To Formulate Long-Term Strategies, Reduce Imports -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The government encourages local companies to formulate long-term strategies to grow the country’s economy without increasing imports, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

Anwar Highlights Need For Major Policy Shifts To Strengthen Resilience In Industry, Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the need for Cabinet members to look at major policy shifts required to strengthen national resilience in industry and the economy.

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.

CelcomDigi Unit Proposes RM10 Bln Sukuk Murabahah Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, CelcomDigi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (CelcomDigi Tel), has proposed to establish a Sukuk Murabahah programme of up to RM10 billion in nominal value to fund corporate requirements and refinancing.

Shandong BRICS Trade Conference Draws Delegates From 30 Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- More than 100 business delegates from 30 countries and regions, including BRICS members and partner nations, met over 200 local companies at a trade and investment conference that opened in Jinan, the capital of east China’s Shandong province.

Fuzhou’s 2025 Fishery Output Nets Record 70 Bln Chinese Yuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Fuzhou’s fishery output value surpassed 70 billion Chinese yuan for the first time in 2025, ranking first in China for the 31st consecutive year, according to the organisers of the World Maritime Equipment Conference 2026. (100 Chinese yuan = RM61.21)

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends At Intraday High On Selective Buying In Heavyweights

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a flattish note, although the benchmark index managed to finish marginally higher as selective buying in index heavyweights helped offset cautious sentiment ahead of the weekend, said an analyst.