Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Cancel 20 Malaysia-Jakarta Flights Due To Volcanic Ash

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air have cancelled a total of 20 flights between Malaysia and Jakarta today after volcanic ash from the ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted operations at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).

BNM Holds OPR At 2.75 Pct As Growth Resilient, Inflation Contained

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Sustainable economic growth, as well as contained inflation, were among the factors that led Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Malaysia’s Fuel Supply Stable, But Oil Prices May Remain Elevated For 2-3 Years -- Nurhisham

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fuel supply remains stable despite lower global supply levels, with the government confident it can secure sufficient supplies through to the end of the year, said the Prime Minister’s economic adviser Nurhisham Hussein.

Smart Energy, Talent Critical To Sustain Penang’s Semiconductor Growth - ABB

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, 6 Sept (Bernama) -- Reliable and sustainable power infrastructure, smart energy management and a skilled talent pool are critical to sustaining the growth of Penang’s semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sector amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, ABB said.

CPO Futures Likely To See Profit-taking Next Week Amid High Stock Levels

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see profit-taking next week amid high stock levels in Malaysia and Indonesia, said a dealer.

Rubber Trade Range-Bound With Slightly Lower Bias Next Week Amid Oil Price, Geopolitical Uncertainty

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to remain range-bound with a slightly lower bias next week, as supply and demand remain largely in equilibrium amid volatile crude oil prices and uncertainty arising from geopolitical tensions.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar As US Rate Hike Debate Persists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit finished lower against the US dollar on Friday as the market closely monitors the ongoing debate regarding interest rate hikes in the United States.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at midday as investors took profit following the market’s gains over the past two sessions, with selling pressure seen in industrial products, plantation, and financial stocks.

MAG Sees Significant Pressure For FY2026 Amid Higher Fuel Costs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) sees significant pressure for its financial year 2026 (FY2026) amid sustained increases in fuel prices. 

Research Banks Expect OPR To Remain At 2.75 Pct At November MPC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Research houses expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee meeting in November, following yesterday’s decision to keep the rate unchanged.

Xiaomi Expands AIoT Lineup With Six New Products In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Xiaomi Malaysia is broadening its artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) product range by introducing five new smart home appliances along with its latest wearable, the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active.

Xiaomi Launches REDMI Note 17 Series, New Wearable Lineup In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Xiaomi Corporation today launched the REDMI Note 17 Series in Malaysia, comprising four new models including its first-ever Pro Max variant, alongside its latest lineup of smart wearables.