Tioman Tourism Operators Seek Better Transport, Infrastructure In Budget 2027

ROMPIN, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Tourism operators on Tioman Island hope Budget 2027 will strengthen the island’s economy and tourism industry through improved transport access and basic infrastructure to support local growth.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, with elevated geopolitical risks continuing to favour defensive positioning.

CPO Futures Close Mixed On Inventory Concerns, Sluggish Demand

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed on Monday, as concerns over rising inventories and sluggish demand were partly offset by support from rival vegetable oils and crude oil prices.

MDSIDA Urges Direct Selling Industry To Embrace Technology, Drive Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Direct Selling Industry Development Association (MDSIDA) urges industry players to embrace technological transformation, including artificial intelligence (AI), to drive growth while maintaining ethical and compliance standards.

Budget 2027: Association Calls For Greater Govt Support To Drive Direct Selling Industry

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Direct Selling Industry Development Association (MDSIDA) has called for greater government allocations and initiatives to develop the direct selling industry in Malaysia in Budget 2027.

Budget 2027: Perak Hopes For Funding For Water Transfer Project, School Infrastructure

IPOH, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Perak government hopes Budget 2027 will give due consideration to its request for funding for a water transfer project from the Perak River to Bukit Merah Lake, so that it can be implemented by next year.

Gold Futures End Lower On Higher US Real Yields

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, tracking a sharp decline in global gold prices as higher US real yields weighed on the precious metal.

New Automotive Investors Could Replace BYD In Tanjong Malim - Perak MB

IPOH, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Perak has confirmed that several automotive companies are interested in investing in KLK TechPark in Tanjong Malim, potentially replacing Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD Company Ltd, which previously withdrew from the project.

PM Anwar Urges Malaysian Companies To Expand In Saudi Arabia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged more Malaysian companies to expand their presence in Saudi Arabia and pursue collaborations that benefit both countries.

Malaysia Entering More Supportive Water Investment Cycle -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is entering a more supportive water investment cycle as ageing infrastructure, high water losses and rising industrial and data centre demand, as well as greater climate variability are increasing the urgency to improve water efficiency, reliability, and resilience.

A​​​​yer Holdings Unit Proposes To Acquire Two Land Parcels In Kuala Lumpur For RM138 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Ayer Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Kuchai Urban Development Sdn Bhd planned to acquire two parcels of land located along Jalan Kuchai Lama, Kuchai Lama from Bukit Cemerlang Sdn Bhd for RM138 million.

‘Unfailingly Gentle And Kind’: Francis Yeoh Remembers Dr Siti Hasmah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- YTL Corp Group executive chairman Tan Sri Francis Yeoh said Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali would be remembered for being unfailingly gentle and kind.