CPO Futures May Ease Next Week On Higher Stocks Expectations, Weaker Oil Prices

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may ease next week amid expectations of higher domestic palm oil inventories and softer crude oil prices, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

TNB Customers To Get Pro-Rata Credit In October 2026’s Bills - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) customers who use up to 800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month will receive a pro-rata credit for the September bill adjustment, which will be credited directly to their October 2026 electricity bills.

Prioritise Marine Food Security, Pollution Prevention In Budget 2027 - Expert

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been urged to recognise marine food security and marine pollution prevention as a matter of national resilience and economic priority in Budget 2027.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Higher Against Greenback On Fed Rate Outlook

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the greenback on Wednesday, supported by expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may hold off on raising interest rates next month following weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment data.

Higher LPPSA Financing Ceiling Seen Supporting Homeownership, Property Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The increase in the Public Sector Home Financing Board’s (LPPSA) maximum housing financing ceiling to RM1 million is expected to strengthen homeownership among civil servants and support demand in the residential property market, property experts said.

KDEBWM Strengthens Governance, Logistics Management Through Collaboration With Caltex

SHAH ALAM, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) is strengthening its governance and improving logistics efficiency through a collaboration with Chevron Malaysia Ltd (Caltex) involving the use of Caltex StarCard.

KPMG Malaysia Calls For Targeted Input Tax Credit, Timely Refunds If GST Features Added To SST

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- A targeted input tax credit mechanism for business-to-business transactions should be considered if selected goods and services tax (GST) features are incorporated into the sales and service tax (SST) framework, said KPMG Malaysia.

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.

Willowglen MSC Secures RM108 Mln Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Willowglen MSC Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, Willowglen Services Pte Ltd (WSPL), has been awarded a contract valued at about RM108 million for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical, security and monitoring systems.

Poh Kong FY2026 Net Profit Jumps 60 Pct To RM193.37 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Poh Kong Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose 59.7 per cent to RM193.37 million for the financial year ended July 31, 2026 (FY2026), from RM121.10 million a year earlier.

BPMB Calls For Targeted Financing, MSME Support In Budget 2027

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd Group (BPMB Group) has called for Budget 2027 to prioritise targeted measures that improve access to working capital and provide repayment flexibility for viable businesses affected by geopolitical developments and rising costs. 

Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies but slightly lower against the US dollar, with geopolitical uncertainties supporting demand for the greenback.