Brent Crude Oil Prices Expected To Average US$80-US$95 Per Barrel In 2027 - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices are expected to average between US$80 per barrel and US$95 per barrel in 2027, assuming a progressive restoration of West Asian oil exports and a recovery in global supply that outpaces demand growth, analysts said.

Perdasama Aims To Open Linyi-Malaysia Halal Hub, Create More Opportunities For Bumiputera Entrepreneurs

From Norhayati Mohd Akhir

LINYI (Shandong), Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Association of Malay Entrepreneurs and Traders (Perdasama) aims to establish a Linyi-Malaysia halal hub to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and create broader opportunities for Bumiputera entrepreneurs to break into the huge Chinese market.

Maxis Shares Up In Early Trade On Renewed Potential U Mobile Merger Plans

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd shares rose in early trade following reports of renewed plans for a potential merger with U Mobile Sdn Bhd.

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.

Commodity Prices To Rise 23 Pct This Year, Further Supply Shocks Expected As Oil Stocks Depleted - World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Commodity prices are set to rise 23 per cent in 2026 as global shocks mount with the West Asia conflict having drawn down oil inventories and is set to push energy prices to a four-year high, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook released today. 

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.

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. 

Maxis Neither Deny Nor Confirm Merger Report 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd neither denied nor confirmed a media report of a merger today but acknowledged that it is always evaluating strategic opportunities and partnerships that are value accretive.