Guangxi’s Gangbei District Paper Industry Output Rises 24.37 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Paper manufacturing and paper products output in Gangbei District, Guigang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, rose 24.37 per cent year-on-year from January to July this year, according to data from the Bureau of Industry and Information Technology.

GB Bond’s Malaysian Public IPO Portion Oversubscribed 8.22 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian public portion of GB Bond Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 8.22 times, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Oct 1, 2026.

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Exports Seen Stable At 16 Mln Tonnes In 2027 -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) foresees Malaysia's palm oil exports remaining stable at around 16 million tonnes in 2027, with the country expected to play an increasingly important role in supplying palm oil to global consumers.

CPO Futures End Lower Tracking Weaker Soybean Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, tracking weaker soybean oil futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).

Dialog Secures Development Approval From Petronas For Raja Cluster Small Field Asset

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd today has reached a final investment decision (FID) amounting to US$81 million and secured approval for the field development and abandonment plan (FDAP) for the RAJA Cluster Small Field Asset from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Pekat Group Unit Signs RM54.5 Mln Conditional Land Lease For RE Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Pekat Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pekat Teknologi Sdn Bhd (PTSB), has entered into a conditional agreement to lease 190.20 hectares of land in Mukim Sungai Petani, Kedah, for an aggregate rental estimated at RM54.5 million over a 24-year lease term.

Kelington, Tata Electronics Collaborate To Accelerate Operational Readiness Of Dholera Fab 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Integrated engineering solutions provider Kelington Group Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India's electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector pioneer Tata Electronics to collaborate on accelerating operational readiness of Tata's fabrication facility (Fab) in Dholera, Gujarat. 

Kenanga Raises 2026 Export Growth Forecast To 28.5 Pct, Sees RM2 Trillion Mark

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd raised its 2026 export growth forecast to 28.5 per cent (2025: 6.6 per cent) from 19.0 per cent, with export value on track to exceed the RM2.0 trillion mark this year.

Malaysia's E-Sports Boom: From Gaming Passion To Digital Economy Opportunities

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.

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.

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.