Rubber Market Ends Higher On Resilient US Demand
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Thursday, supported by resilient consumer demand in the United States.
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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Thursday, supported by resilient consumer demand in the United States.
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded approved investments totalling RM59.4 billion for the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), covering the manufacturing sector, machinery manufacturing, as well as electrical and electronics.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Japan and Malaysia have signed the 3rd bilateral swap arrangement (BSA) with a maximum swap amount of US$6 billion effective Sept 18, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas (O&G) counters remained in focus with investment banks maintaining a positive stance on the sector.
From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan
NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and economic engagements.
From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan
NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and economic engagements.
BANGKOK, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir’s two-day working visit to Thailand, which concluded today, has further strengthened bilateral energy cooperation, notably through the signing of new agreements for the development of Block A-18-01 in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- GFM Services Bhd's indirect 60 per cent-owned subsidiary, Shapadu CR Asia Sdn Bhd (SCRA), has received a revised release order (RO) from Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd, raising its estimated value by 56 per cent to RM104.2 million.
From Saraswathi Muniappan
NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim may have been in New Delhi for high-level diplomacy but his rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” struck a different chord, drawing positive reactions from many Indians.
PORT KLANG, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The services and manufacturing sectors were the highest contributors to investment value in Selangor for the first half of this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects another three international airlines to commence flights to Kuala Lumpur by the end of this year, further strengthening the city’s connectivity as a regional aviation hub.
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd’s (Bank Rakyat) wholly-owned subsidiary, Rakyat Management Services Sdn Bhd (RMS), has launched the MyARX mobile application as part of its efforts to strengthen the digital transformation of the Ar-Rahnu X’Change service.