Anwar’s Kishore Kumar Rendition Makes Waves In India As BRICS Visit Boosts Diplomatic, Investment Ties

From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and economic engagements.

CPO Futures End Mixed As Profit-taking, Weaker Vegetable Oils Weigh

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed today, as profit-taking emerged after the prices rose earlier in the session, according to an analyst.

DSR Taiko, PKNP Ink MoU To Authenticate, Certify Pahang Musang King

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- DSR Taiko Bhd plans to collaborate with the Pahang State Development Corporation (PKNP) to establish a verified origin standard and digitising export traceability for Musang King durians originating from Pahang.

BRICS Not About Opposing Other Blocs, Malaysia Seeks Fairer Global Order - Anwar

From Ratcharathan A/L Rawe Shanggar

KERALAM (INDIA), Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has stressed that its participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit is not aimed at opposing any bloc, but rather at advocating a fairer international system and rules.

Tunku Kamariah Resigns From Techna-X

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Techna-X Bhd's deputy chairman and executive director Tunku Kamariah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Iskandar has resigned, effective today.

Malaysia Stronger Today After Major Fiscal Reforms - SC Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a stronger position than a decade ago, thanks to major fiscal decisions by the government, such as subsidy cuts and a focus on economic development, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

Malaysia, Keralam To Strengthen Economic Cooperation, Trade And Investment

From R.Ratcharathan

KERALAM (INDIA), Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Keralam Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan today discussed efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and facilitate greater trade and investment between Malaysia and India’s southern state, Keralam, formerly known as Kerala.

Gold Futures Close Lower, Tracking Losses In US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, following the decline in gold futures on the United States Commodity Exchange (US COMEX).

Akmal Nasrullah: PSC, GSA Signings Cap Successful Two-day Thailand Working Visit

BANGKOK, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir’s two-day working visit to Thailand, which concluded today, has further strengthened bilateral energy cooperation, notably through the signing of new agreements for the development of Block A-18-01 in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA).

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major, ASEAN Currencies

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major and ASEAN currencies at Monday’s close, although it declined against the US dollar.

KLCI Futures Ends Higher, Tracking Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday in line with the underlying cash market.

NLC Reform Could Unlock Waqf Land Worth Billions For Housing – Idzham

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 14 (Bernama) – Billions of ringgit worth of underutilised waqf land in Malaysia could be tapped for affordable housing if a clear legal framework is established to facilitate long-term development without transferring ownership of the land, according to real estate practitioner Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim.