Oil Price Seen At US$95-US$110 On Sustained Hormuz Impairment, Refinery Outage And Inventory Draws

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices are expected to range between US$95 and US$110 per barrel following a core risk-adjusted price regime due to sustained Hormuz impairment, additional refinery outages and accelerating inventory draws, says an economist.

Industries Need Innovation, Energy Efficiency To Stay Competitive - ABB

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Industries must improve productivity, optimise energy consumption, enhance operational reliability and accelerate their sustainability journey to remain competitive amid rising costs and rapid technological changes.

East Coast Poised To Become Food Security Hub, Green Economy Leader - MIDA

KUANTAN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s East Coast region has strong potential to become a key hub for national food security and a leading centre for the green economy through greater investment in renewable energy. 

Malaysia Expects Nine GW Of Gas-fired Power Capacity By 2032 To Meet Rising Demand

PETALING JAYA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia expects about nine gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power capacity to be deployed by 2032 as the country manages growing electricity demand while progressively phasing out coal-fired generation.

Local Companies Urged To Accelerate Automation -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Local companies of all sizes need to accelerate automation in operations and production as the future supply of foreign workers is unlikely to match current levels, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

Govt Boosts Rubber Glove Industry With Improved Regulations, Enhances Traceability

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The government is strengthening regulations governing rubber glove manufacturing and exports to address industry overcapacity while enhancing the traceability of Malaysian-made gloves.

MNHB Unit In JV With Pembinaan Tajri For RM67.31 Mln TNB 275 kV Cable Installation Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- MN Holdings Bhd’s (MNHB) wholly owned unit, MN Utilities Engineering Sdn Bhd (MNUE) and Pembinaan Tajri Sdn Bhd  (PTSB) has bagged a contract for the installation of a new 275 kilovolt (kV) cable from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).

P.A. Resources Secures RM255.45 Mln Banking Facilities For Working Capital, New Plant

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- P.A. Resources Bhd (PARB), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, has accepted additional banking facilities totalling RM255.45 million to support the group’s existing operations and the development of a new plant.

Real Estate Industry Hopes Govt Will Extend Stamp Duty Exemption In Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The real estate industry hopes the government will extend the first-time homebuyer stamp duty exemption in Budget 2027, along with other measures to improve housing affordability.

Pekat Group Secures RM57.18 mln Hyperscale Data Centre Subcontracts In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Pekat Group Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Pekat E & LP Sdn Bhd, has secured three subcontracts worth a combined RM57.18 million.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, SMR 20 Hits 2026 High On Supply Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended higher today, with Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching a new high this year, amid supply concerns in Thailand due to persistent heavy rainfall.

NYO3 Debuts LPC Omega-3 Products, Expands Global Partnership Network 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- NYO3 International AS unveiled its new  lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC)-powered product line and launched its "Global Partner Program" at Vitafoods Asia 2026, held in Bangkok from Sept 2 to 4, as the company expands its international cooperation network.