KLCI Futures End Higher, Tracking Stronger Spot Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in the underlying spot market.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Higher Against Greenback On Fed Rate Outlook

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the greenback on Wednesday, supported by expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may hold off on raising interest rates next month following weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment data.

Petronas Exploring Ways To Produce Cheaper Advanced Sustainable Fuel - Downstream CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is exploring ways to make its advanced sustainable fuel (ASF) more economical while maintaining its performance, as development continues alongside changes to Formula One's (F1) power unit regulations.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher on Wednesday, rebounding from recent losses as oversold conditions spurred bargain hunting.

Higher LPPSA Financing Ceiling Seen Supporting Homeownership, Property Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The increase in the Public Sector Home Financing Board’s (LPPSA) maximum housing financing ceiling to RM1 million is expected to strengthen homeownership among civil servants and support demand in the residential property market, property experts said.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Supply Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over supply disruptions, said a dealer.

Singapore Growth Forecast At 4.8 Pct In 2026, Driven By AI-led Electronics Upcycle - AMRO

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Singapore's economy is projected to moderate slightly to 4.8 per cent in 2026 from 5.0 per cent last year, driven by electronics upcycle led by artificial intelligence (AI), said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic and Research Office (AMRO).

SKYWORTH Solar Launches Solavita Premium Brand In Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- SKYWORTH Solar has launched its premium brand Solavita in Vietnam at the fourth Solar Energy Storage Future Vietnam 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City recently, with full market promotion planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.

KLIA To Welcome Three Or Four New Airlines By Year-end - MAHB MD

SEPANG, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is expected to welcome three or four new airlines by the end of this year, with discussions already at an advanced stage.

BNM Imposes Penalties On Three Companies For Non-compliance Amounting To RM40,400

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) imposed administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) of RM22,000 on Wawasan Ilham (M) Sdn Bhd (WISB) and RM6,900 on SMJ Teratai Sdn Bhd for failing to comply with customer due diligence (CDD) requirements.

TNG Digital, Webull Malaysia Partner To Bring Global Share Trading To TNG eWallet

PETALING JAYA, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd and Webull Securities (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd have partnered to introduce global share trading through GOfinance in TNG eWallet, giving eligible Malaysians access to the United States, Hong Kong and China A-share markets.

AM Best Assigns B++ Financial Strength Rating To Beibu Gulf Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) to Beibu Gulf Property & Casualty Insurance Company Ltd (Beibu Gulf Insurance).