Bursa Malaysia ends lower, KLCI slides 1.26pc on cautious sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday amid continued selling pressure, tracking a mixed and cautious Wall Street performance overnight. At 5pm, the FTSE

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Malaysia, Singapura perkenal mekanisme hadapi gangguan rantaian bekalan

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia dan Singapura memperkenalkan mekanisme kerjasama baharu bagi memperkukuh kesiapsiagaan menghadapi gangguan rantaian bekalan pada masa depan, termasuk memudah cara pergerakan rentas sempadan barangan penting dan

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MOF: RON97 fixed at RM5, unsubsidised RON95 at RM4.52, diesel at RM5.27

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol will decrease by 5 sen per litre, respectively, while unsubsidised diesel will drop by

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Ringgit gains against dollar but retreats versus euro, pound and yen

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The ringgit ended slightly higher against the greenback on Wednesday, supported by expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may hold off on

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FAM president apologises to Malaysian fans, pledges reforms after heritage player scandal

PETALING JAYA, Sept 30 — The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will meet the Home Minister to discuss the passport and citizenship status of the seven heritage players

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Marriott Putrajaya tawar pakej khas sempena Grand Prix F1

Putrajaya: Penganjuran Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (SIC) membuka peluang kepada sektor hospitaliti di sekitar Putrajaya dan Sepang untuk meraih limpahan

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Malaysia stocks edge higher, bargain hunting offsets cautious mood on global tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher on Wednesday, rebounding from recent losses as oversold conditions spurred bargain hunting. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa

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Bursa Malaysia retreats sharply as bond yields, high oil prices hit sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Bursa Malaysia ended sharply lower today as the market succumbed to selling pressure amid surging bond yields and elevated oil prices, which continued

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Ringgit ends slightly higher against US dollar after S&P reaffirms Malaysia’s A- rating

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — The ringgit strengthened marginally against the US dollar today, with market sentiment supported by S&P Global Ratings’ reaffirmation of Malaysia’s ‘A-’ sovereign credit

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Belanjawan 2027: Perlu perkenal rangka kerja insentif pelaburan berasaskan hasil

Kuala Lumpur: Belanjawan 2027 perlu memperkenalkan rangka kerja insentif pelaburan berasaskan hasil yang memberi ganjaran mengikut nilai domestik yang berjaya dicipta, dan bukannya tertumpu terutamanya pada jumlah pelaburan

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S&P keeps Malaysia’s A- rating as economy maintains strong growth momentum

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at ‘A-’ with a Stable outlook, citing the economy’s resilience and diversification, sustained growth momentum

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Sambungan jajaran ECRL ke Rantau Panjang buka peluang rangkaian rel ke Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Cadangan melanjutkan jajaran Projek Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (ECRL) ke Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, akan membuka peluang baharu kepada Malaysia untuk memperkukuh kesalinghubungan serantau, terutama susulan pembukaan

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Energy markets spike as Trump rebuffs Iran truce, US yields rise on inflation fears

LONDON, Sept 28 — Oil futures surged more than four per cent today, alongside gains for natural gas and diesel prices, after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s

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Ringgit ends lower against US dollar on hawkish Fed signals

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today, weighed down by continued hawkish sentiment surrounding US interest rates. At 6 pm, the

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SOGO, Bank Islam serah hadiah bagi kempen ‘Jom Balik Kampung’

Kuala Lumpur: SOGO Malaysia (SOGO) dengan kerjasama Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam) meneruskan kempen popular, “Jom Balik Kampung bersama SOGO & Bank Islam” yang menawarkan jumlah keseluruhan

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Bursa Malaysia ends marginally lower amid lack of fresh catalysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower today amid selling activity as the market lacked fresh catalysts to spur investors’ buying interest, an analyst said.

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BeONE sasar 10,000 ejen aktif dalam tempoh dua tahun

Kuala Lumpur: BeONE Mobile, pengendali rangkaian maya mudah alih (MVNO) menyasarkan untuk meningkatkan jumlah ejen aktifnya kepada 10,000 orang dalam tempoh dua tahun, berbanding kira-kira 3,000 ejen ketika

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Malaysian pet food startup Notti targets exports for half of sales within three years

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Food science nutritionist Yap Ke Yee established Notti Sdn Bhd in July 2023 to address a personal lack of nutritious pet food options

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Record heat, beautiful grapes, too much wine: Italy’s Piedmont faces a harvest paradox

AGLIANO TERME, Sept 27 — Wine growers in Italy’s Piedmont region are celebrating a bountiful harvest despite the extreme heat but warn they have to cut production because

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Boeing finds 737 MAX software glitch that could disrupt landing navigation

NEW YORK, Sept 27 — US aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed a technical glitch in the software of its 737 MAX aircraft that could cause problems with an

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Philippines suspends fuel taxes as Middle East war drives up costs

MANILA, Sept 26 — The Philippines temporarily suspended excise duties on petroleum products used for cooking, the presidential palace said on Friday, as it struggles to deal with

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Cambodia’s Legend Cinema picks Penang for first Malaysian outlet, opening in Sunshine Mall by December

PHNOM PENH, Sept 26 — Cambodia’s Legend Cinema is expanding overseas for the first time, with plans to open its first Malaysian outlet at Sunshine Mall in Penang

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Trump-Xi truce buys breathing room as US-China rivalry rumbles on

WASHINGTON, Sept 26 — Washington and Beijing may have bought themselves breathing space with an extended trade truce, but analysts warn that time is running out for the

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Lawatan ke China buka peluang pelaburan, perdagangan baharu – PM

Kuala Lumpur: Lawatan kerja Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ke Shanghai dan Hangzhou membuka ruang baharu untuk Malaysia memanfaatkan potensi pelaburan serta kerjasama perdagangan dengan China yang

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Harvey Norman buka cawangan ke-41 di Coalfields Retail Park

Sungai Buloh: Harvey Norman Malaysia terus memperluas rangkaiannya dengan pembukaan cawangan baharu di Coalfields Retail Park, Bandar Seri Coalfields, di sini, bagi memenuhi keperluan penduduk di kawasan perumahan

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What happens if the US bans diesel exports — and why analysts say global fuel prices could surge

LONDON, Sept 26 — With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a ban on diesel exports, but analysts

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Ringgit edges higher against US dollar as bargain‑hunting offsets Fed hike concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, driven by bargain-hunting activity despite expectations of further US interest rate hikes. At 6pm,

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Volkswagen recalls nearly 2.9 million cars worldwide over steering‑failure risk

BERLIN, Sept 25 — German automobile giant Volkswagen confirmed today a recall of around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a potential steering risk, according to the German transport

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Bursa Malaysia ends flat as US bond yields and West Asia tensions weigh

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Bursa Malaysia ended flat today amid concerns over rising US Treasury yields and escalation in West Asia. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia

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Maxis lancar Perkasa Halal bantu usahawan PMKS tingkat kemahiran digital

Kuala Lumpur: Maxis melancarkan inisiatif baharu yang dikenali sebagai Perkasa Halal bagi menyokong pertumbuhan perniagaan serta koperasi tempatan dalam sektor ekonomi halal yang kian berkembang pesat. © New

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Ringgit ends higher against major currencies, eases versus US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The ringgit ended higher against major currencies on Thursday but weakened against the greenback as upbeat United States economic data reinforced expectations of

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Bursa Malaysia ends lower as oil prices rise, bond yields stay elevated

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by moderate selling pressure interspersed with buying activity as renewed hikes in oil prices and

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PNB sentiasa pantau pasaran, ambil peluang imbangi semula portfolio pelaburan

Kuala Lumpur: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) sentiasa memantau perkembangan pasaran terutamanya konflik geopolitik semasa dan mengambil peluang untuk mengimbangi semula portfolio pelaburannya. © New Straits Times Press (M)

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Kerajaan teliti bekalan air dan elektrik pusat data

Kuala Lumpur: Kerajaan sedang meneliti strategi bagi memenuhi keperluan bekalan elektrik dan air bersih untuk pembangunan pusat data tanpa menjejaskan pengguna domestik serta industri lain. © New Straits

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KTIP dibangunkan MGB terima sokongan sebagai taman perindustrian terurus

Petaling Jaya: Kertih Terengganu Industrial Park (KTIP) yang dibangunkan MGB Bhd (MGB) menjadi taman perindustrian pertama di Pantai Timur yang menerima sokongan Taman Perindustrian Terurus (MIP). © New

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China’s US$1.77b rice eel industry eyes global markets

WUHAN, Sept 24 — Across a patchwork of village ponds in central China, rows of floating cages ripple on the water. Beneath the surface, slender, snake-like rice eels

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Johor entrepreneur turns RM8,000 into unmanned used clothing store

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 23 — The use of small retail spaces, cashless payment systems, and closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring is enabling micro-entrepreneurs to explore the unmanned store concept

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Malaysia Airlines extends A330ceo maintenance support deal with Airbus

SINGAPORE, Sept 23 — Malaysia Airlines today inked an agreement to extend Airbus’ industry-leading Flight Hour Services (FHS) programme for its A330ceo fleet at the MRO (Maintenance, Repair

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Ringgit ends higher against major currencies, weakens versus US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The ringgit ended higher against major currencies on Wednesday but weakened against the greenback as expectations of further interest rate hikes by the

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KLIA remains Asia-Pacific’s most connected megahub, fourth globally, according to OAG index

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has retained its position as the world’s fourth most connected international airport while remaining the most connected megahub in

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Haze is not hurting palm oil demand — but it is reviving an old reputational problem

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — For Malaysia’s palm oil industry, the latest haze episode has again raised questions about the link between regional fires and how the commodity is

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Idle workers, empty wharves: Hormuz blockade hits Iraq’s oil hub of Basra

BASRA, Sept 22 — In the Iraqi oil hub of Basra, maintenance contractor Fawzi spends his days cooling his heels waiting for work that seldom comes, as the Middle

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Ringgit closes slightly higher against US dollar amid cautious sentiment post Xi-Trump meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22  —The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, trading within a narrow range as investors remained cautious ahead of key geopolitical developments this

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Bursa Malaysia ends higher ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — Bursa Malaysia finished trading higher today, supported by continued bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off, in line with regional and global market performance as

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Former IGB REIT CEO Elizabeth Tan dies at 42; company pays tribute to her legacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — IGB REIT Management Sdn Bhd has announced the passing of its former chief executive officer, Elizabeth Tan Hui Ning, expressing deep sorrow over

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Global stocks rally on lower oil prices, US-China hopes

LONDON, Sept 21 — Stock markets climbed on Monday, boosted by falling oil prices and positive signals from trade talks between Chinese and US officials over the weekend.

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Ringgit rises against US dollar as market sentiment improves

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — The ringgit closed higher against the United States dollar on Monday amid improved market sentiment as oil prices fell following fresh momentum for

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EU hits Google with €403m fine over location data breach

DUBLIN, Sept 21 — Ireland’s data protection watchdog, acting on behalf of the European Union, said Monday that it had fined Google €403 million (RM1.89 billion) for breaching

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Bursa Malaysia ends higher as blue-chip bargain hunting lifts KLCI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Bursa Malaysia ended slightly higher on Monday, supported by bargain hunting in selected blue chips as concerns over the West Asia conflict eased

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Thailand weighs fuel tax cuts on E20 ethanol, B20 biodiesel blends to ease energy price burden

BANGKOK, Sept 21 — Thailand may consider targeted reductions in fuel excise tax, particularly for E20 (ethanol blend) and B20 (biodiesel blend) fuels, if necessary to ease the

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