Labuan IBFC Jumps 11 Places To 44th In Global Financial Centres Index

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has climbed 11 places to 44th globally in the latest Global Financial Centres Index 40 (GFCI 40), strengthening its standing among the world’s leading financial centres.

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Exports Seen Stable At 16 Mln Tonnes In 2027 -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) foresees Malaysia's palm oil exports remaining stable at around 16 million tonnes in 2027, with the country expected to play an increasingly important role in supplying palm oil to global consumers.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting, Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday but retreated thereafter,  supported by bargain hunting as easing tensions in West Asia helped lift sentiment and pushed Brent crude oil prices lower.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing global oil prices and geopolitical developments.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Up On Bargain Hunting of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended slightly higher on Monday, supported by bargain hunting in selected blue chips as concerns over the West Asia conflict eased amid retreating oil prices.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Mixed Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today amid mixed movements in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

AirAsia Malaysia Renews Air Operator Certificate, Valid Until Sept 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Malaysia has successfully renewed its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), which is valid until Sept 30, 2029.

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 2.75 Pct In Upcoming November Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) on hold at 2.75 per cent at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in November.

Kenanga Raises 2026 Export Growth Forecast To 28.5 Pct, Sees RM2 Trillion Mark

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd raised its 2026 export growth forecast to 28.5 per cent (2025: 6.6 per cent) from 19.0 per cent, with export value on track to exceed the RM2.0 trillion mark this year.

Plantation, Utilities, Healthcare Sectors Attract RM299.6 Mln Foreign Inflows Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The plantation, utilities and healthcare sectors have attracted a combined net foreign inflow of RM299.6 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

EcoWorld Shares Ease After S$208.09 Mln Singapore Land Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s share price eased in early trading today despite securing a S$208.09 million (RM667.6 million) parcel of land in Singapore.

Malaysia's E-Sports Boom: From Gaming Passion To Digital Economy Opportunities

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.