Rubber Market Closes Higher Amid Stronger Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, as stronger-than-expected key economic data supported market sentiment, said a dealer.

TNB, PTP In Strategic Partnership To Power Malaysia's Net-Zero Aspiration

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a member of the MMC Group, to support Malaysia’s decarbonisation agenda and enhance sustainability compliance via greater renewable energy adoption under the Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme.

Malaysia Is Back In Business, Amir Hamzah Tells IMF-World Bank Meetings

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s message at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank Group Annual Meetings here is clear: the country is back in business, backed by political stability, policy clarity and sustained reforms that are strengthening investor confidence amid global uncertainty.

DCO Opens Entries For Second Digital Prosperity Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has launched the second edition of the Digital Prosperity Awards (DPA), opening applications and nominations until Jan 4, 2027, for public-sector, private-sector and civil-society digital solutions across its member states and beyond.

Malaysia’s Exports Surpass RM200 Bln For First Time, Surging 54.5 Pct In September

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's exports surpassed RM200 billion for the first time in September, surging 54.5 per cent year-on-year to a record RM215.11 billion, marking the fastest growth since April 2021.

Economic Reforms Over The Past Four Years Have Strengthened Malaysia -- PM Anwar

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) — Economic reform efforts implemented by the government over the past four years have helped boost the country’s economy and improve public well-being, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Must Plan Data Centre Growth To Attract Quality Investments - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strategically plan the growth of its data centre industry to attract quality investments, strengthen the digital economy and ensure the sustainable use of energy and water while protecting the environment, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia’s Trade Jumps 53.7 Pct To RM396.5 Bln In September -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade surged 53.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM396.5 billion in September 2026 from RM258.1 billion a year earlier, supported by strong growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Govt’s Financial Exposure To DNB Now Zero, No Further Assistance To Be Given — Fahmi

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) – The government’s financial exposure to Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has been reduced to zero following the completion of its RM5.2 billion financing facility, with the company expected to be fully self-financed going forward, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.

Malaysia's Inflation Eased To 1.8 Pct In September 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.8 per cent in September 2026 compared to 1.9 per cent in the previous month, with the index points increasing to 137.6 from 135.2 in September 2025, according to Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

DNB Completes RM5.2 Bln Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed its RM5.2 billion syndicated Islamic term financing facility, it said in a statement here today.

Malaysia’s Growth Momentum Expected To Remain Firm In 4Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Resilient domestic demand, sustained investment activity and supportive export prospects should underpin Malaysia's fourth quarter 2026 (4Q 2026) growth momentum, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia.