Malaysia Airlines Staff Named Best In Asia, Cabin Crew At Global 3rd Place

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has been named Best Airline Staff in Asia at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards with its cabin crew earning a place among the top three in the World’s Best Airline Cabin Crew category, rising five places from eighth in 2025.

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade Cautiously Next Week Amid Higher Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is expected to trade cautiously next week as higher oil prices continue to put pressure on global risk appetite, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade With Upward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with an upward bias next week, supported by expectations of softer US economic data, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Likely To Remain Steady With Slight Downward Bias Next Week

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to remain steady in prices and demand, with a slight downward bias next week amid higher costs, geopolitical uncertainties and a manageable supply-demand balance, said industry expert Denis Low.

Expectations Of Higher Crude Oil Prices To Support Cpo Futures Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week, supported by expectations of firmer crude oil prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Ringgit Expected To Trade In Narrow Range Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to remain range-bound against the US dollar next week, with market attention drawn to speeches by several US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Cautious Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to remain cautious next week, with investor sentiment likely to be shaped by the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, developments in West Asia, oil prices and shifts in US interest rate expectations.

New TDM Project To Drive Transformation Of Malaysia’s Tooling Industry

SHAH ALAM, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s tool, die and mould (TDM) industry is set to enter a new phase of digital transformation and global competitiveness with the launch of the NEW TDM Project next month.

Higher Production, Weaker Exports Keep CPO Futures Under Pressure

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended losses on Friday, closing lower amid expectations of higher production, an analyst said.

Malaysian SMEs Need To Adapt To Penetrate China Market

From Siti Fauziah Hasan

NANNING (China), Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to penetrate the China market need to adapt their products, packaging and marketing strategies to local preferences to improve product acceptance and competitiveness.

Malaysia’s 2026 Export Growth May Exceed 22 Pct Forecast -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s full-year export growth could exceed the current 22 per cent forecast in 2026 if the strong momentum continues in the coming months, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.

KLCI Futures End Lower Tracking Underlying Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday in line with the underlying cash market’s performance.