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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).
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Upfront financing support is needed to help Malaysia’s iron and steel producers fund capital-intensive investments and transition to green steel production, said the Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index traded firmer at midday in line with regional gains amid ongoing external and domestic headwinds.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Space42, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered SpaceTech company, United States satellite firm Viasat Inc and Canada’s Terrestar Solutions Inc have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop an open, standards-based framework linking their planned satellite networks for direct-to-device (D2D) mobile services.
By Zaphne Philip
KUCHING, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The reopening of the Tebedu-Entikong trade route could significantly stimulate economic activity, boost cross-border trade, and attract investment between Sarawak and West Kalimantan, the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s digital economy is projected to reach US$48 billion (US$1=RM4.08) in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year, according to the 11th edition of the annual e-Conomy SEA Report 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Construction Bhd is set to undertake the design-and-build works for the Sanglang Port development project in Perlis, which has an estimated total development cost of RM1.2 billion, including initial construction costs of RM675 million.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, tracking gains in regional rubber futures, said a dealer.
By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Late buying in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly utility counters, lifted Bursa Malaysia to close marginally higher on Wednesday, in line with regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit rose 10 per cent to RM70.20 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q2026), from RM63.84 million a year earlier.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The economic growth target of up to seven per cent per year for Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perlis states (SG4) must be supported by implementation capacity, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
