Gold Futures Expected To Trade Lower With Bearish Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to trade range-bound with a slight downward bias next week, said an analyst.

Govt Encourages Local Companies To Formulate Long-Term Strategies, Reduce Imports -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The government encourages local companies to formulate long-term strategies to grow the country’s economy without increasing imports, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

Anwar Highlights Need For Major Policy Shifts To Strengthen Resilience In Industry, Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the need for Cabinet members to look at major policy shifts required to strengthen national resilience in industry and the economy.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Stronger Export Demand

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains on Friday, supported by stronger export demand.

Epic Named Finalist For Best Port Operator At TXA Awards 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Terengganu state government-linked company, EPIC Bhd, has been named a finalist at the Transport Expo Asia (TXA) Awards 2026 in the Best Port Operator category.

Astro Malaysia To Dispose Of Broadband Business Assets For RM83 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (MBNS), has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd to dispose of its broadband business assets for  RM83 million.

Zetrix AI Redesignates Norraesah As Non-executive Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd has announced in a Bursa Malaysia filing the redesignation of Datuk Dr Norraesah Mohamad as its non-independent and non-executive chairman from her previous role as executive chairman effective today.

CelcomDigi Unit Proposes RM10 Bln Sukuk Murabahah Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, CelcomDigi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (CelcomDigi Tel), has proposed to establish a Sukuk Murabahah programme of up to RM10 billion in nominal value to fund corporate requirements and refinancing.

Ringgit Ends Easier Vs US Dollar Amid AI-Related Share Price Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday as market sentiment remained cautious amid concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) related share prices and declining bond yields.

Yinson Production, PTSC Achieve First Oil At Lac Da Vang Field Ahead Of Schedule

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s offshore production business unit, Yinson Production Offshore Pte Ltd, and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) have achieved first oil at the Lac Da Vang (LDV) field offshore Vietnam ahead of schedule.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Stronger EU Car Sales

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, supported by stronger European Union (EU) car sales in September amid mixed movements in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

APO Moves Partnership Programme Into Action At Manila Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has moved its Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) further from planning towards implementation, as heads of national productivity organisations from its member economies met in Manila from Oct 20 to 22.