Malaysia, Indonesia Entities Sign Trade, Business Cooperation

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 15 (Bernama) – Two trade and business cooperation agreements exceeding US$234,000 (RM984,000) in value were signed between Malaysian and Indonesian business entities to open up new market and investment opportunities in both countries.

Vestland Unit Secures RM225 Mln River-Widening Project In Kelantan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Vestland Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Vestland Infra Sdn Bhd (VISB) has secured a RM225.07 million contract from Pembinaan Rizen Sdn Bhd (PRSB).

MBSB And HDC Collaborate To Connect Malaysian Halal SMEs To Global Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bhd (MBSB) and Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) have collaborated through the ‘Global Markets Unlocked Workshop’, an initiative to equip export-ready SMEs and halal businesses with the tools, connections and insights needed to expand internationally. 

Worldwide Holdings Eyes Nuclear Power Plant Project FID By 2031

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Selangor state-owned conglomerate, Worldwide Holdings Bhd is positioning itself to develop Malaysia’s first nuclear power plant, aiming to be ready to make a final investment decision (FID) by 2031.

Gold Futures End Higher, Tracking COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, tracking gains on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

KLCI Futures End Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Thursday. 

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar Ahead Of 3Q GDP Estimates

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the weakening greenback on Thursday as investors assessed market conditions ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026) tomorrow.

Malaysia’s Economy Likely To Grow 4.7 Pct In 3Q, Supported By Domestic Demand - TA Securities

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to expand by 4.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, supported by domestic consumption, investment and manufacturing activity, according to TA Securities.

Chery’s LUXEED To Hit 250 km/h In Media Test Drive

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Chery Group’s LUXEED brand will put its vehicles through a global media test drive at the Guangde Proving Ground on Oct 20, as part of the 2026 Chery International User Summit.

Nexgram Appoints Substantial Shareholder Henry Cheang As Group MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Nexgram Holdings Bhd announced that Henry Cheang Soon Siang had emerged as a substantial shareholder, following his acquisition of 55.97 million ordinary shares, bringing his total interest to 65.97 million shares, representing 6.75 per cent of the company’s issued voting shares.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Four-Day Winning Streak On Profit Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index retreated four days of gains to close lower on Thursday, following profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks and tracking regional and Wall Street losses.

e-Commerce Bill Crucial For Healthy Digital Economy, Fair Competition -- MRCA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The E-Commerce Bill is a crucial step toward fostering a healthy digital economy, protecting consumer interests, and upholding fair market competition, said the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA).