FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Higher On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweights, led by the banking and energy counters.

CPO Prices Expected At RM4,400-RM4,600/mt As El NiÑo Raises 2027 Outlook - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain under pressure from high stockpiles and seasonal production, with the possibility of El Niño supporting prices in 2027, according to research houses.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Mid-Morning On Mild Profit Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at mid-morning on Tuesday amid mild profit-taking in selected heavyweight counters, as geopolitical tensions rose after attacks on Saudi Arabia. 

Corporate Malaysia Advised To Leverage Budget 2027 For Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Corporate Malaysia should leverage the opportunities under Budget 2027 to step up investment, improve productivity and build more sustainable and competitive businesses, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY).

Budget 2027: Tax Relief To Boost Consumer Spending, Says Rakuten Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd sees the consumer sector as the main beneficiary of Budget 2027, in view of the individual income tax relief that could strengthen spending power among middle-income Malaysians. 

Global Economy To Decelerate To 3.1 Pct In 2026 Before Recovering To 3.4 Pct In 2027 - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Global growth is projected to decelerate to 3.1 per cent in 2026 from 3.5 per cent in 2025 before recovering to 3.4 per cent in 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  

Budget 2027: Wage Growth Depends On Productivity, Investment - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Higher wages under Budget 2027 will require productivity gains, business investment and technology adoption to sustain competitiveness and create better jobs, according to CIMB Treasury and Markets Research.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower As Geopolitical Risks, Oil Prices Weigh On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to open lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight as persistent geopolitical uncertainties and rebounding oil prices weighed on market sentiment.

AlphaESS, DB Energy Partner For AI Data Centre Power Project In Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Alpha ESS Malaysia Sdn Bhd (AlphaESS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DB Energy Sdn Bhd to collaborate on an integrated hybrid power supply system for an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre project in Bagan Datuk, Perak.

IOIPG, CapitaLand Investment Submit Expression Of Interest To Buy One Raffles Place

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (IOIPG) wholly-owned subsidiary has jointly submitted an expression of interest with an investment entity managed by CapitaLand Investment Ltd (CLI) to acquire One Raffles Place, Singapore.

CPO Futures Close Mostly Higher On Stronger Export Estimates

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Monday, supported by stronger export demand reflected in the latest October cargo surveyor estimates, said a trader.

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking COMEX Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, tracking losses on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).