FBM KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

Bahrain GP Boosts Q4 Services, Financial Impact Key To Assessing Permanent F1 Return -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia provided a boost to tourism and services activity in the fourth quarter (Q4), while its overall financial impact will be important in assessing the economic viability of hosting Formula One (F1) races in Malaysia on a permanent basis, economists said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against Greenback Despite Higher US Rate Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, although the greenback remained supported by expectations of higher US interest rates. 

IJM Corp Appoints Johan Idris As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Conglomerate IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM Corp) has announced the appointment of Datuk Johan Idris as independent non-executive director and chairman.

CPO Futures End Higher On Bargain Buying

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, supported by bargain buying following last week’s price decline.

Gold Futures End Lower Despite COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, despite gains in gold prices on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

TERAJU Discusses Role, Strategic Direction During Meeting With PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU), which recently became an agency under the Prime Minister’s Department, had the opportunity to get Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s views on its priorities in strengthening bumiputera economic development during a meeting today.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against ASEAN Currencies, Eases Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against most ASEAN currencies but eased against the US dollar on Monday, amid renewed concerns over France’s public finances following a sharp sell-off in its bond market last week.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Higher On Improved Risk Appetite

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed slightly higher today, in line with upbeat regional markets, as improved risk appetite was supported by softer US labour data, that reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening and eased pressure on bond yields.

UAE’s TII Probe Set To Make Historic Asteroid Landing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has revealed the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-built probe for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA).

Unfinalised Supplementary Contracts Put LCS Project At Risk Of Delays - Audit Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Delays in finalising several supplementary contracts for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project have posed a risk of delays to the construction of LCS1 to LCS5, according to the 2026 Auditor-General’s Report Series 2.

LKAN: Statutory Debt-to-GDP Ratio At 63.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government’s statutory debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio stood at 63.9 per cent last year, remaining below the statutory debt limit of 65 per cent, according to the Auditor General’s Report (LKAN) 2/2026.