Express Rail Link Seeks Collaboration With Universities To Develop Rail Talent, Support Long-term Growth

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- High-speed airport train service provider Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) seeks further collaboration with universities to develop young talent and build local expertise in rail technology.

PM Anwar Fulfils Promise To Expedite Flood Mitigation Projects, Help Long-Suffering Victims

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Staying true to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar’s promise made more than three years ago, the government has expedited the implementation of flood mitigation projects to ease the burden and financial hardship inflicted on victims almost seasonally by this natural disaster.

FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded higher in the early session today.

Bursa Malaysia Lower In Early Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, tracking weaker overnight performance on Wall Street. 

Economy Ministry Seeks Industry Input On Malaysia’s Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy has called on industry players to submit policy recommendations on energy storage, the hydrogen economy and smart grid deployment to advance Malaysia’s energy transition.

Ringgit Opens Higher As AI Investment Concerns Weigh On Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher on Friday as the greenback weakened after equity prices fell amid heightened concern over artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments.

Govt’s Net Financial Burden Related To 1MDB Estimated At RM20.1 Bln -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The remaining net financial burden borne by the government in relation to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is estimated at RM20.1 billion, assuming no further recovery of funds or assets in the future.

EPF Contribution Rate For Foreign Workers Relatively Low, Says MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Futures, Export Outlook

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, tracking firmer soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), while stronger palm oil export estimates lent further support to market sentiment.

Transport Sector Must Prioritise Growth, Environmental Sustainability - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The future of transport must support long-term economic growth while responding responsibly to environmental challenges, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT). 

Synology Records Double-Digit Sales Growth In Malaysia On Rising Govt, Healthcare Demand

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Taiwanese technology company Synology Inc has recorded strong double-digit sales growth in Malaysia thus far this year, driven by increased demand for its data storage solutions from government and healthcare organisations.

Malaysia Retains Top Spot In Global Islamic Finance Development Rankings For 14th Consecutive Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has retained its position as the world's most developed Islamic finance market in the 2026 Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) report for the 14th consecutive year, amid nine per cent growth in the global Islamic finance market to US$6.5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.07).