Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Gains

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, boosted by gains in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

AMRO Upgrades Malaysia’s 2026 & 2027 Growth Forecasts As AI Investment Boosts Economy

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has raised its economic growth forecast for Malaysia to 5.1 per cent in 2026 from 4.9 per cent previously, and to 4.8 per cent in 2027 from 4.7 per cent, driven by robust artificial intelligence (AI)-related exports and investment.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday Tracking Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday in tandem with positive momentum across regional markets.

Malaysia Must Navigate Rising Geopolitical, Economic Pressures As Trading Nation - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must navigate rising geopolitical tensions and economic pressures as a trading nation deeply integrated into global supply chains, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Weaker US Jobs Data Weighs On Greenback

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, following reduced expectations of a United States Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike amid weaker-than-expected US jobs data, which is weighing on the greenback.

Budget 2027 Should Focus On Outcomes Of Technology Investments - Epicor

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should focus on ensuring technology investments translate into measurable gains in productivity, quality and supply chain resilience, rather than merely encouraging manufacturers to adopt new technologies, according to technology company Epicor.

Gold Futures Seen Trading In US$4,100-US$4,300 Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade between US$4,100 and US$4,300 per troy ounce next week, with the precious metal expected to remain highly sensitive to United States economic data and broader monetary policy expectations.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firm Manufacturing Activity

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, supported by firm manufacturing activity across Europe and Asia, a dealer said.

Women-led Enterprises Record RM229 Mln Projected Sales During WiEX@MIHAS 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Women-led enterprises achieved RM229 million in potential export sales through pre-arranged business-matching sessions and a four-day exhibition held at the Women in Export (WiEX) Pavilion @ MIHAS 2026.

Budget 2027: More Incentives Needed To Accelerate AI Adoption -- Pandai Education

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) – The government should provide incentives in the form of credits and tax exemptions for artificial intelligence-related companies undertaking research and development, and support data centre expansion to lure more AI technology investments to Malaysia.

BMCC Honours 23 Outstanding Nominees At 7th Business Excellence Awards 2026

SUBANG JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) today recognised 23 outstanding nominees at the 7th BMCC Business Excellence Awards (BEA) for their performance, innovation and impact on the United Kingdom (UK)-Malaysia business landscape

Klanggroup Delivers RM1.74 Bln Property Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Klanggroup Development Sdn Bhd has delivered vacant possession of two developments in Selangor with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM1.74 billion in September 2026.