Favelle Favco Secures RM131.7 Mln In Crane Supply Contracts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Favelle Favco Bhd (FFB) has secured purchase orders worth a combined RM131.7 million from four clients to supply tower and offshore cranes.

Gold Futures Close Lower Tracking US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weaker performance of gold futures on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Ringgit Ends Lower As Oil Prices Rise, Fed Decision Looms

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed by higher crude oil prices and cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next policy decision, an analyst said.

KLCI Futures Close Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Tuesday.

MATRADE Leadership Drives Export Acceleration, Strengthens Trade Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The executive leadership of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) remains committed to driving export acceleration and strengthening the resilience of Malaysia’s international trade sector via market-driven strategies and proactive trade facilitation.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Nearly Flat As Construction Stocks Attract Buying

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst.

Industries Need Innovation, Energy Efficiency To Stay Competitive - ABB

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Industries must improve productivity, optimise energy consumption, enhance operational reliability and accelerate their sustainability journey to remain competitive amid rising costs and rapid technological changes.

ABB Group's Machine Automation Division Eyes Penang As Southeast Asia Operations Hub

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Swiss-based ABB Group’s Machine Automation division (B&R) is looking to strengthen its presence in Penang and expand the state’s role within its Southeast Asian operations.

Malaysia Airlines Gradually Resumes Jakarta Services, Five Flights Remain Cancelled

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines is gradually resuming services to and from Jakarta, following the restart of operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).

Rubber Market End Higher

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended higher today, with Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching a new high for 2026 and its highest level since Feb 15, 2017, supported by gains in regional futures and firmer crude oil prices.

JETRO, Japan Embassy To Promote Halal Food Products At MIHAS 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Kuala Lumpur and the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia will be exhibiting at the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 from Sept 23-26.

Maybank, Ageas Insurance Ink SPA For RM4.83 Bln MAHB Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has entered into an unconditional share purchase agreement (SPA) with Belgium-based Ageas Insurance International NV to acquire the remaining 30.95 per cent equity interest in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for RM4.83 billion.