Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session marginally higher amid a cautious trading environment. 

NGC Energy Eyes New Markets Following Ownership Change

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- NGC Energy Sdn Bhd is looking to expand into new markets and strengthen its position in Malaysia’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector following a change in ownership of Perangsang Oil & Gas Sdn Bhd (POGSB), one of its shareholders.

Iskandar Malaysia Records RM525.26 Bln In Investments, Shifts Toward High-value Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Malaysia is now focusing on high-value investments and strengthening the regional economic ecosystem after recording total investments of RM525.26 billion since its establishment 20 years ago.

Cybersecurity Firm Horizon3 Sets Up ASEAN HQ In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Horizon3 is setting up its ASEAN headquarters and a Regional Centre of Excellence in Singapore, with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and EDBI.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Slightly Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index edged higher at the close as bargain hunting emerged following Monday’s sharp sell-off, although it narrowly failed to reclaim the 1,600 level, said an analyst.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Firmer In Line With Regional Gains

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended firmer on Tuesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets coupled with steady benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

SHACMAN Targets Overseas Growth, New Energy Trucks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- SHACMAN, a Chinese maker of heavy-duty trucks, commercial vehicles and automotive components, outlined plans to expand overseas and strengthen its new energy business at its Worldwide Partnership Conference & GlobeFest in Xi’an on Oct 15.

Lazada Malaysia Records 20 Pct Rise In Brands On Platform

KUALA LUMPUR Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Lazada Malaysia recorded a nearly 20 per cent year-on-year increase in the number of brands on its platform to 21,756 in September 2026, from 18,147 last year.

IHH Healthcare Share Prices Rise On Acquisition Move

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Shares prices of IHH Healthcare Bhd rose on Tuesday on its acquisition of Afiniti Wellness in Medini, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. 

IKPM Helps Govt Identify Least Developed Areas, Design Targeted Interventions -- Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government has used the Malaysian Composite Development Index (IKPM) to identify least developed areas and design targeted interventions to address socioeconomic imbalances and narrow the development gap between regions, states, and districts. 

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major Currencies On Strong Economic Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against a basket of major currencies on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s latest economic data, although it slipped versus the US dollar.

RM83 Bln Development Expenditure Can Spark Jobs Creation, Business Activities -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The government’s planned RM83 billion development expenditure under Budget 2027 could create jobs, support small businesses, strengthen demand across key sectors and generate wider benefits for Malaysians, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).