NFLS 2026 Focuses On Financial Well-Being, Realities Of Vulnerable Groups

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The National Financial Literacy Symposium 2026 (NFLS 2026) is focusing on efforts to strengthen the financial well-being of the public through targeted financial education tailored to the needs of specific groups.

CPO Futures Close Lower As Profit-taking Emerges

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday as profit-taking emerged following yesterday’s rebound.

Fairness, Trust And Transparency Key To Public Acceptance Of Fiscal Reforms -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Fairness, trust and transparency are key to securing public acceptance of difficult fiscal reforms, including subsidy rationalisation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Ends Higher vs Greenback Ahead of Budget 2027

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors kept a close watch on Budget 2027, to be tabled on Friday, for fresh trading cues, an analyst said.

Budget 2027 May See Higher Development Expenditure Allocation For Transport Subsector - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is likely to focus on a potentially higher allocation for gross development expenditure (DE) in the transportation subsector, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Khazanah’s Dana Impak Mobilises RM2.6 Bln In Investments To Boost Local Firms

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s Dana Impak had mobilised RM2.6 billion in investments as at Dec 31, 2025, supporting around 130 Malaysian and Malaysian-linked companies and more than 4,200 talents.

GoGiggers Programme Sees 34.4 Pct Improvement In Riders' Financial Well-Being

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Participating riders in the GoGiggers Financial Literacy Programme recorded a 34.4 per cent improvement in financial well-being, with 74 per cent starting emergency savings during its initial implementation in Peninsular Malaysia.

Top Glove To Raise Production Capacity To 78 Bln Pieces By End-FY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd is targeting to increase its running production capacity to 78 billion pieces annually by the end of financial year 2027 (FY2027), subject to operational requirements and resource availability.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Positive Regional Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, in line with gains across major Asian markets following Wall Street’s overnight technology-led rally, although elevated US Treasury yields continued to temper risk appetite.

OCBC Bank Expands World Transfer Service To 67 Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has expanded its cross-border payment service, OCBC World Transfer, to support transactions in 67 currencies, up from 26 previously.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Supply Concerns, Higher Auto Sales

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday amid supply disruptions caused by heavy rains in major rubber-producing countries.

Penang Secures RM2.3 Bln MedTech Investments, Creates Nearly 4,500 Jobs

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Penang secured RM2.3 billion in approved investments in the medical technology (MedTech) sector from 2021 to the first quarter of 2026, involving 40 projects and creating nearly 4,500 jobs, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.