B15 Implementation Saves 23.62 Mln Litres Of Diesel A Month

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend has saved an average of 23.62 million litres of petroleum-based diesel per month in the June-August period.

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. 

FIA Prepared For Geopolitical Disruptions -- President

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

SEPANG, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) must be prepared to respond to unexpected disruptions -- including geopolitical instability -- through risk management and assessment, said its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Rubber Prices Likely To Move Higher Next Week On Weather Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to see volatility in supply and demand next week, with prices likely to move higher before stabilising, largely depending on weather conditions, said industry expert Denis Low.

August Global Air Passenger Demand Down By 0.8 Pct Y-O-Y -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Global air passenger demand for August 2026, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), contracted by 0.8 per cent compared with August 2025 due to interruptions in the recovery trajectory for carriers in West Asia, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher on Wednesday, rebounding from recent losses as oversold conditions spurred bargain hunting.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, with elevated geopolitical risks continuing to favour defensive positioning.

Poh Kong FY2026 Net Profit Jumps 60 Pct To RM193.37 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Poh Kong Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose 59.7 per cent to RM193.37 million for the financial year ended July 31, 2026 (FY2026), from RM121.10 million a year earlier.

BPMB Calls For Targeted Financing, MSME Support In Budget 2027

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd Group (BPMB Group) has called for Budget 2027 to prioritise targeted measures that improve access to working capital and provide repayment flexibility for viable businesses affected by geopolitical developments and rising costs. 

Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies but slightly lower against the US dollar, with geopolitical uncertainties supporting demand for the greenback.

Bargain Hunting Seen On Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see bargain hunting next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) likely to trade within the 1,660-1,690 range, said an analyst.