CPO Futures Close Lower As Weak Soybean Oil, Higher Stock Expectations Weigh

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday, tracking weakness in soybean oil futures, said a dealer.

EPIC's Unit Secures Marine Support Contract For Banang Field Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas (O&G) services provider EPIC Bhd’s subsidiary Konsortium Pelabuhan Kemaman Sdn Bhd (KPKSB) has been awarded a contract for the provision of two tug vessels with a bollard pull capacity of 50 to 60 tonnes to support Banang Field operations.

Sharp Connect 2026 Brings Smarter, Connected Solutions Closer To Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is expanding beyond traditional home appliances through ‘Sharp Connect 2026’, showcasing a broader ecosystem of smart and connected solutions for workplaces, education, hospitality and other sectors.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher As BNM Maintains OPR, Sees Resilient Growth

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintaining the overnight policy rate (OPR).

Gold Futures End Higher As US Data Eases Bond Yield Pressure

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking the recovery of gold prices in the global market.

Strong Momentum To Drive Malaysia’s Economy To 5 Pct Growth In 2026 - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is expected to grow by around 5 per cent in 2026, supported by strong momentum in the country's current economic growth, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

CGTN: China-Egypt Ties Deepen Through Trade, Investment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- China-Egypt cooperation has expanded beyond major industrial projects to encompass broader trade, investment and strategic ties, with the Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone emerging as a key example of bilateral economic collaboration, according to an article published by China Global Television Network (CGTN).

Malaysia Needs Managed Energy Transition That Recognises Current Realities And Long-term Ambitions - Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs a managed energy transition that recognises both its current realities and long-term ambitions, Minister of Economy  Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. 

BNM’s Decision To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct Reflects Confidence In Growth Outlook -- Economists

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today reflects its confidence in the Malaysian economy’s ability to sustain healthy growth in 2026, according to economists.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Positive Wall Street Cues, Steady OPR

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Thursday, tracking positive cues from Wall Street, with sentiment further bolstered by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Command Alkon Marks 50 Years Of Technology For Heavy Building Materials

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Command Alkon, a software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

AM Best Retains Stable Outlook For Taiwan Non-Life Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Taiwan’s non-life insurance segment amid the implementation of Taiwan Insurance Solvency (TIS), IFRS 17, and consistent premium expansion across retail and commercial lines.