Awantec Secures RM8.68 Mln Enterprise Resource Planning Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- AwanBiru Technology Bhd’s (Awantec) wholly-owned subsidiary, Awantec System Sdn Bhd has secured an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) contract worth RM8.68 million from TH Plantation Bhd.

Qingyang Hosts China Apple Conference, Eyes Overseas Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The 2026 China Apple Annual Conference and Qingyang Apple Expo opened on Oct 18 in the Chinese city of Qingyang, with a focus on using digital technology to drive the development of the country’s apple industry.

Malaysia’s Poultry Sector To Stay Resilient On Steady Demand, Domestic Production Base -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s poultry industry is expected to remain resilient in the medium term, supported by steady demand for affordable protein and an established domestic production base, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

ECRL To Support Road-to-Rail Shift, Remove Up To 90 Container Trucks Per Train

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) could remove up to 90 container trucks from the road with every freight train, supporting Malaysia’s shift towards rail-based freight transportation.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Wall Street's Positive Overnight Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s positive overnight performance.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded mostly lower in the early session today, tracking the cash market’s performance. 

Ringgit Opens Higher On Strong Domestic Economic Data

By Karina Imran and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by strong domestic economic data that strengthened expectations of a possible normalisation of the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).

Intervention Programmes Help Boost Malaysia’s Natural Rubber Output - KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Intervention programmes such as the Consolidation Programme for Abandoned and Untapped Mature Rubber Areas, the Latex Production Incentive (IPL) and the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) are helping to gradually increase the country’s natural rubber output.

6,781 Households Benefit From People’s Income Initiative As At August 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- A total of 6,781 households from the hardcore poor, poor and B40 groups had participated in the People’s Income Initiative, better known as Inisiatif Pendapatan Rakyat (IPR), nationwide as at Aug 31, 2026, the Ministry of Economy said.

Minimum 30 Per Cent Bumiputera Equity Requirement Retained – Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The minimum 30 per cent Bumiputera equity requirement remains in place in line with the Property Acquisition Guidelines (GPPH), which took effect on July 13, 2022, and is subject to approval by the Economy Ministry.

NGC Energy Eyes New Markets Following Ownership Change

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- NGC Energy Sdn Bhd is looking to expand into new markets and strengthen its position in Malaysia’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector following a change in ownership of Perangsang Oil & Gas Sdn Bhd (POGSB), one of its shareholders.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Crude, Vegetable Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, supported by stronger crude oil and vegetable oil prices.