MBSB IB Retains RM4,400 CPO Price Target For 2026 As El Niño Threat Looms

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) is maintaining its projection for the average crude palm oil (CPO) price at RM4,400 per tonne for 2026, supported by concerns over tightening supply as hotspots surge across the region.

Housing Affordability Should Reflect Overall Cost Of Living - Propertyguru

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Housing affordability should be assessed based on the overall cost of living, including rent or mortgage payments, transport, utilities, maintenance and access to everyday needs, said online property marketplaces.

PM Lauds China's Effort In Helping Malaysia, Other Nations In Tech Advancements

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded China for helping Malaysia and many other countries immensely in advancing new technologies.

Malaysian Ports Well Positioned To Lead Green Transition - SEAMAT Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian ports are well positioned to lead the country’s transition towards greener port operations, given their strategic role in connecting domestic industries to global markets and strengthening ASEAN’s trade links with major trading partners, including China.

LRN Launches AI-Enabled Employee Reporting, Case Management Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- LRN Corporation, a global leader in ethics and compliance solutions, has launched Catalyst Voice, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled employee reporting and case management solution to help organisations connect hotline reporting to action.

Petronas Upstream Investments Support Malaysia O&G Outlook - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) has maintained its 'overweight' call on Malaysia’s oil and gas (O&G) sector, with Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) continued growth in  upstream investments reinforcing its positive outlook.

Malaysia Airlines Inks Three MoUs; Deepening China Market Engagement

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has inked three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Huawei, Weixin Pay, and TravelSky Technology Ltd, strengthening its digital presence in China, while reinforcing Kuala Lumpur’s position as a gateway to Malaysia and the wider region.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Lower On Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened lower on Thursday.

Malaysia-Bangladesh FTA First Round Negotiations Set For End-October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The first round of the Malaysia-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (MBFTA) is set for the end of October 2026 in Dhaka, said Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) senior director of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Regional Grouping Division, Dr Rashidi Said.

Brazil Sees Malaysia As Strategic Gateway To Expand To Asian Halal Market

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Brazil sees Malaysia as a strategic gateway to the wider Asian halal market due to its logistics, supply chain connectivity and market size.

Bangladesh Eyes Greater Economic Integration Through Trade, Investment Diversification

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is eyeing a move from the existing conventional trade to greater economic integration by diversifying trade, broadening investments and deepening business partnerships through business engagements.

CPO Futures Close Lower For Third Consecutive Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued their downward trend, closing lower for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, in line with weaker soybean oil futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).