Striding AI Unveils Retail Robots, Plans 2027 Commercial Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Striding AI has unveiled its physical artificial intelligence (AI) solution for retail, comprising two robots and a robot management platform, at the 22nd Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention & Exhibition on Oct 8.

STR, SARA To Help Households Cope With Rising Living Costs, A Short-Term Assistance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance programmes must remain short-term measures rather than permanent features, as they are designed to help households cope with rising living costs and maintain their purchasing power, an economist said.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Concerns Over Higher Palm Oil Stocks

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, pressured by concerns over elevated Malaysian palm oil inventories.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Selling In Materials, Mining Stocks

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday due to significant selling in materials stocks and gold-mining shares, an analyst said.

Govt To Implement NDI Approach In 2027 For Aid Eligibility Assessment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) –- The government will implement the Net Disposable Income (NDI) approach in 2027 to ensure that the assessment of eligibility for aid takes into account demographic factors and liabilities, in addition to income.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Cautiously Next Week Amid Profit-Taking

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade cautiously next week as profit-taking is likely to emerge, despite higher energy prices amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia.

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Lower With Bearish Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to trade range-bound with a slight downward bias next week, said an analyst.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Stronger Export Demand

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains on Friday, supported by stronger export demand.

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking COMEX Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the trading week lower on Friday, tracking losses on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Johor's Power Infrastructure Faces Rising Demand From Data Centre Expansion – BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Johor's expanding data centre industry is expected to drive significant electricity demand, highlighting the need for continued power infrastructure development, said BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

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.

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.