Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher For Third Consecutive Day

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher for the third consecutive day on Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street after the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Expectations Of OPR Normalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by the possibility of overnight policy rate (OPR) normalisation at Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting next week.

Asia OneHealthcare Files For IPO, Listing On Main Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Asia OneHealthcare Bhd (A1H) has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, of which proceeds will be used for expansion capital expenditure (capex), maintenance and repayment of bank borrowings.

CPO Futures End Lower On High Stocks, Production Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by concerns over elevated Malaysian inventories and expectations of strong October production.

Total RM3.8 Bln Financing Approved To Benefit About 6,800 SME Accounts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Financing totalling RM3.8 billion under Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) has been approved as at Sept 30, 2026, benefiting more than 6,800 small and medium enterprise (SME) accounts.

Ann Joo Unit Bags RM61.89 Mln Solar Subcontract Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Ann Joo Resources Bhd’s (AJR) indirect wholly owned subsidiary, IAC Infrastructure Sdn Bhd (IACI), has entered into a subcontract agreement worth RM61.89 million.

Oriental Interest Terminates Proposed Acqusition Of Chin Hin Jitra And CHJ Motor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Property developer Oriental Interest Bhd will not proceed with the proposed RM280 million acquisition of the entire equity interest in Chin Hin (Jitra) Sdn Bhd and CHJ Motor Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Gold Futures End Higher Despite COMEX Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, despite losses on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking the cash market performance. 

Malaysia’s Digital Economy To Reach US$48 Bln GMV In 2026, Matching Vietnam’s Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s digital economy is projected to reach US$48 billion (US$1=RM4.08) in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year, according to the 11th edition of the annual e-Conomy SEA Report 2026. 

Kenanga IB Raises Malaysia's 2026 PPI Growth Forecast To 7.4 Pct Amid Energy Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has raised Malaysia’s 2026 Producer Price Index (PPI) growth forecast to 7.4 per cent from 6.4 per cent previously, amid persistent energy market risks from the prolonged conflict in West Asia.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Greenback Amid Confidence In Malaysia’s Economic Fundamentals

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid confidence in Malaysia’s economic fundamentals, supported by optimism over artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments and expectations of sustained domestic growth, an analyst said.