Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Lower Regional Futures, Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday amid weaker regional rubber futures and crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Medisca Launches Global Peptide Division To Expand API-Grade Access

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Medisca has launched Medisca Peptides, a global division focused on expanding access to active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)-grade peptides and developing an integrated peptide platform for pharmaceutical and personalised medicine markets.

Labuan IBFC, TRX City To Advance ‘1 Ecosystem, 2 IFCs’ Vision

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd and TRX City Sdn Bhd will strengthen collaboration between the two international financial centres (IFCs) and advance the shared vision of “1 Ecosystem, 2 IFCs”.

AirAsia Anticipates Jet Fuel At US$160-US$190 Per Barrel, May Reprice Fares If Prices Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd currently anticipates jet-fuel prices of between US$160 and US$190 per barrel and may reprice airfares again should prices rise to US$250 per barrel, said co-founder and adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Budget 2027: Mga Calls For Incentives To Promote Malaysia Gold Products Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) is calling for greater government support to promote Malaysian gold products in international markets.

No Govt Bailout Discussions For AirAsia -- Tony Fernandes

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd has not had any discussions with the government over a bailout and remains confident in its liquidity and business sustainability, said co-founder and adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Penang Eyes Regional Partial Homeport Role For Swettenham Pier, Says Can Handle 12,000 Passengers

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Penang is positioning Swettenham Pier for a bigger role in the regional cruise network, with the terminal now capable of accommodating two quantum-sized cruise ships simultaneously and up to 12,000 passengers.

Exports Of Sarawak's Timber, Timber-based Products Reach RM1.16 Bln As Of June

KUCHING, Sept 18  (Bernama) -- The export value of timber and timber-based products from Sarawak is estimated to have reached RM1.16 billion as of June this year, said Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Pusaka) general manager Datuk Zainal Abidin Abdullah.

Malaysia’s OPR Could Rise By 25 Bps In 2027 - MBSB Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s overnight policy rate (OPR) could rise by 25 basis points (bps) in 2027 amid expectations of further increases in global interest rates, according to MBSB Research.

MATRADE Introduces WiEX Platform To Boost Women’s Participation In MIHAS 2026

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Eighty women entrepreneurs, including 20 from overseas, will set up booths at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 as part of the Women in Export (WiEX) initiative.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds On Lower Oil Prices, Easing US Yields

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Friday as lower oil prices, easing United States (US) Treasury yields and resilient labour market data encouraged bargain hunting in technology and semiconductor shares after the index closed 0.26 per cent lower yesterday, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Friday, supported by improved market sentiment as easing West Asia crude oil supply concerns lifted risk appetite.