Petronas Exploring Ways To Produce Cheaper Advanced Sustainable Fuel - Downstream CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is exploring ways to make its advanced sustainable fuel (ASF) more economical while maintaining its performance, as development continues alongside changes to Formula One's (F1) power unit regulations.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher on Wednesday, rebounding from recent losses as oversold conditions spurred bargain hunting.

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.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Supply Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over supply disruptions, said a dealer.

Singapore Growth Forecast At 4.8 Pct In 2026, Driven By AI-led Electronics Upcycle - AMRO

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Singapore's economy is projected to moderate slightly to 4.8 per cent in 2026 from 5.0 per cent last year, driven by electronics upcycle led by artificial intelligence (AI), said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic and Research Office (AMRO).

SKYWORTH Solar Launches Solavita Premium Brand In Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- SKYWORTH Solar has launched its premium brand Solavita in Vietnam at the fourth Solar Energy Storage Future Vietnam 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City recently, with full market promotion planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.

KLIA To Welcome Three Or Four New Airlines By Year-end - MAHB MD

SEPANG, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is expected to welcome three or four new airlines by the end of this year, with discussions already at an advanced stage.

BNM Imposes Penalties On Three Companies For Non-compliance Amounting To RM40,400

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) imposed administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) of RM22,000 on Wawasan Ilham (M) Sdn Bhd (WISB) and RM6,900 on SMJ Teratai Sdn Bhd for failing to comply with customer due diligence (CDD) requirements.

TNG Digital, Webull Malaysia Partner To Bring Global Share Trading To TNG eWallet

PETALING JAYA, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd and Webull Securities (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd have partnered to introduce global share trading through GOfinance in TNG eWallet, giving eligible Malaysians access to the United States, Hong Kong and China A-share markets.

AM Best Assigns B++ Financial Strength Rating To Beibu Gulf Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) to Beibu Gulf Property & Casualty Insurance Company Ltd (Beibu Gulf Insurance).

EIG’s MidOcean Participates In LNG Canada Phase 2

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, has announced its participation in Phase 2 of LNG Canada through its partnership with PETRONAS, following the Final Investment Decision (FID) by the LNG Canada joint venture partners on Sept 29.

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.