Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking COMEX Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, tracking losses on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

PNB, Bernama Explore Collaboration To Strengthen Public Financial Literacy

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) is exploring a collaboration with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) to expand efforts to strengthen public financial literacy, especially to encourage Malaysians to save and invest.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps 2-Day Winning Streak to Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a two-day winning streak to close lower on Thursday, in line with regional markets, as continued selling pressure in blue chip stocks weighed on market sentiment. 

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar After Fed Holds Interest Rates

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its gains to end higher against the US dollar on Thursday, following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent, an analyst said.

Govt Increases All State Allocations, Sabah And Sarawak Highest - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The federal government has always prioritised projects proposed by the state governments, including increasing allocations to all states, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Rural Roads Programme Financing Prioritised, Allocation For 2026 Rises To RM3.1 Bln – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) – The government is prioritising the Rural Roads Programme (JALB) project financing with the total allocation for 2026 rising to RM3.1 billion from the original allocation of RM2.11 billion, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

North Atlantic France Raises Tender Offer Price To 75 Euros

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France has raised the price of its mandatory tender offer for the shares of North Atlantic Energies it does not already own to 75 euros per share. (1 Euro = RM4.54)

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Thursday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures and a decline in benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Govt Takes Targeted Approach To Assist Affected SMEs - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a targeted approach to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by economic pressures, including through loan rescheduling and restructuring, as well as payment deferments.

Govt Retains SST, GST Not An Option Amid High Cost Of Living - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The federal government will continue to implement the Sales and Service Tax (SST), as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will not be considered due to the ongoing burden of the cost of living.

EIG, Acwa Form US$4 Bln US Power Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Energy and infrastructure investor EIG and Saudi-listed power producer Acwa have signed definitive agreements to establish Plenum Power, a strategic partnership targeting investments in the United States (US) power sector with an initial equity commitment of about US$4 billion. (US$1 = RM4.07)

Parkland Gets SC Nod For Main Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Property developer Parkland Bhd has received the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) nod for its initial public offering (IPO) and proposed listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.