MidOcean Secures Over US$4 Bln In 2026 Capital Raise

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, has concluded its 2026 equity capital raise, securing more than US$4 billion of closed and pending commitments over the last 12 months. (US$1 = RM4.08)

Manufacturers Must Speed Up Automation Adoption As Govt Cuts Foreign Workers Quota - Sim

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysian manufacturers must accelerate the adoption of automation to boost productivity and reduce their dependence on foreign labour, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

Global K-Seafood Campaign Launched Featuring ZEROBASEONE

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has launched a global K-Seafood campaign to raise awareness of Korean seafood and its diverse appeal amid K-food’s growing global popularity.

Donuf Targets 100 Outlets By 2029

By Nur Fadhliana Shaari

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 2 (Bernama) – Donuf founder Arron Teo has set a target to open 100 outlets nationwide by 2029 following the business’s positive growth since it began operations in April this year.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weak China Demand, Supply Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, pressured by weak demand from China, although concerns over supply disruptions supported prices, a dealer said.

Apam Balik Jalan Mawai At RM4 A Piece In High Demand Across The District

KOTA TINGGI, Oct 1 (Bernama) — With a family recipe that goes back 19 years, the Jalan Mawai "apam balik" here continues to draw customers from across the district.

GB Bond Expects New Factory To Boost Adhesive Production By 35 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Water-based industrial adhesives and sealants manufacturer GB Bond Holdings Bhd expects its new factory in Penang to increase production capacity for its adhesive line by 30-35 per cent.

Malaysia Aims To Grow Exports Of Higher-value Palm Oil Products To India, Says Noraini

By Shakir Husain

HYDERABAD, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking to grow exports of higher-value palm oil products to India as vegetable oil demand remains strong in the top importing country.

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.

Gamuda's Share Rises After Posting Record FY2026 Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s share price rose in early trade on Wednesday after the company posted a five per cent increase in net profit to RM1.052 billion for the financial year ended July 31, 2026 (FY2026), marking its fifth consecutive year of record earnings.

GX Bank Urges Measures To Lower Borrowing Costs In Budget 2027

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government should extend targeted stamp duty exemptions for small-ticket loans disbursed by digital banks to reduce borrowing costs for small businesses and lower-income borrowers in Budget 2027.

Budget 2027 Must Enhance People’s Ability To Adapt To AI To Boost Nation’s Competitive Advantage - HR Consultant

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must undertake initiatives in Budget 2027 to accelerate the people’s ability to adapt to the dynamics of artificial intelligence (AI) rather than merely adopting it, a move which will help the country raise its competitive advantage.