KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Nearly RM11 billion in Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance had been disbursed to eligible recipients as of September 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MoF) has not made any commitment to provide financial assistance to AirAsia Bhd, whether in the form of guarantees, financing or injection of public funds.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed on Monday, as concerns over higher palm oil inventories weighed on market sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a score of 7.57 out of 10 in the ‘Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report’, marking its strongest performance since the index was introduced in 1970, according to the Center for Market Education (CME).
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against a basket of major currencies on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s latest economic data, although it slipped versus the US dollar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday despite gains on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Toyo Ventures Holdings Bhd (TVHB) substantial shareholders Eng Lian (L) Inc and Bukit Asa Sdn Bhd (Bukit Asa) have proposed a selective capital reduction and repayment (SCR) exercise to privatise the company.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, tracking the cash market performance.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its decline to close below the 1,600 support level as persistent foreign selling weighed on banking heavyweights, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, as stronger-than-expected key economic data supported market sentiment, said a dealer.
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Market Research expects Bank Indonesia (BI) to raise its benchmark interest rate this week, bringing forward its previous December forecast amid mounting pressure on the rupiah and the risk of further capital outflows following MSCI’s proposed reclassification of Indonesia’s equity market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Chery’s robotics brand AiMOGA Robotics is showcasing Mobo, its first consumer-grade humanoid robot designed for home companionship, and opening global pre-orders at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu from Oct 19 to 23.
