Rubber Market Ends Higher

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Wednesday, tracking regional rubber futures markets' performance amid tighter rubber supply. 

Digital Realty Begins Construction Of 24 MW Japan Data Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, a cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, has announced the commencement of construction of KIX15, a new 24 megawatt (MW) data centre at its KIX Campus in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

Bursa Malaysia Stays In The Red At Mid-afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon, in line with weaker regional markets.

Budget 2027: Penang Hopes For Good News On Penang Technology Financial Centre, 7 Projects Under RP2

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Penang hopes Budget 2027 will bring good news regarding the proposal to establish the Penang Technology Financial Centre (PTFC) in collaboration with the federal government to strengthen the state’s technology ecosystem.

Japan’s Umios To Broaden Its Footprint In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Umios Corporation, one of the world’s largest fishery and food companies, plans to broaden its footprint in Malaysia with new investments which will expand both its human and pet food business.

PJBumi Gets Bursa Malaysia Nod For Proposed Share Split

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has approved PJBumi Bhd’s proposed share split, expected to boost trading liquidity and attract a broader investor base by lowering trading prices. 

Hack The Box Launches AI Platform To Test Security Agent Effectiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Hack The Box (HTB) has introduced AI Range Enterprise Edition, its industry-first platform for testing and measuring artificial intelligence (AI) security agent effectiveness for enterprise security teams.

Malaysia Has Potential To Exceed 2026 Palm Oil Production Target - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to exceed its palm oil production target for 2026, following encouraging production performance, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Budget 2027: Fiscal Deficit Expected To Narrow To 3.3 Pct Of GDP - Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fiscal deficit is expected to narrow to RM76 billion, or 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in 2027 from an estimated 3.5 per cent in 2026, keeping the government on track towards its medium-term target of 3.0 per cent by 2028

Bursa Malaysia Down 1.19 Pct At Midday Amid Selling Pressure, High Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed down at the midday break, in line with regional markets amid persistent selling pressure and elevated oil prices.

Johor Port Explores Belawan-Johor Trade Corridor To Boost Malaysia-Indonesia Connectivity

PASIR GUDANG, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Johor Port Bhd (Johor Port), a member of MMC Group, is actively exploring opportunities with PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 1 Belawan to establish a stronger maritime trade corridor connecting north Sumatra’s Belawan and Johor.

Malaysia To Strengthen Palm Oil Markets, Explore New Opportunities In Africa, ASEAN, Middle East – Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen established palm oil markets and explore opportunities across Africa, ASEAN, the Middle East and other regions.