Ringgit Ends Higher Against Major Currencies, Easier Vs Greenback

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against a basket of major currencies but slid against the US dollar on Thursday, as the greenback remained well supported despite waning expectations of an interest rate hike by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As It Tracks Cautious Wall St Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday amid continued selling pressure, tracking a mixed and cautious Wall Street performance overnight.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weak China Demand, Supply Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, pressured by weak demand from China, although concerns over supply disruptions supported prices, a dealer said.

EMGA Arranges 100 Mln Euros Facility For Brazil’s BTG Pactual

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has arranged a 100 million euros debt financing facility for Brazil-based BTG Pactual, supporting the bank’s expansion of sustainable and impact-orientated financing initiatives in Brazil. (1 Euro = RM4.62)

EPF Calls For Pension System Reforms To Secure Lifelong Retirement Income

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's pension system needs to evolve as people live longer and patterns of work change, with reforms needed to strengthen coverage, adequacy, equity and the sustainability of retirement income over a longer lifespan.

Toshiba Expands Low-Power Digital Isolator Lineup

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched four dual-channel standard digital isolators for industrial equipment, expanding its low-power "DCL32xx00 Series" with products designed to support reliable communications in compact systems.

Singapore, Malaysia To Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience, Expand Halal Cooperation

SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Singapore and Malaysia have endorsed the terms of reference for the Malaysia-Singapore Supply Chain Cooperation Workgroup (SCWG), aimed at strengthening preparedness for future supply chain disruptions, said Singapore’s Energy, Trade and Industry Ministry (METI).

Apam Balik Jalan Mawai At RM4 A Piece In High Demand Across The District

KOTA TINGGI, Oct 1 (Bernama) — With a family recipe that goes back 19 years, the Jalan Mawai "apam balik" here continues to draw customers from across the district.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon with selling pressure emerging in selected heavyweight counters.

RUA AlHaram AlMakki Forges Malaysia, Brunei Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company (RUA AlHaram AlMakki), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and master developer of King Salman Gate, has signed three strategic collaboration agreements with institutions in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam to explore investment and development opportunities in Makkah, Madinah and Brunei.

Petronas Announces Temporary Shutdown Of Songkhla Export Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has announced a temporary shutdown of the Songkhla Export Pipeline in Thailand following an issue identified during a routine inspection.