Ringgit Closes At 4.17 Against US Dollar -- Its Strongest Level This Year

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to rise against the US dollar at the close on Friday, touching the 4.17 level -- its strongest level so far this year -- driven by positive Malaysian economic data, steady Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and weaker US economic data.

Govt Reduces Dependence On Petroleum-related Revenue To 16.9 Pct From 28 Pct In 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has succeeded in reducing its dependence on petroleum-related revenue to 16.9 per cent in 2025 compared to 28 per cent in 2022 through revenue measures implemented since 2023, according to the Ministry of Economy.

Bursa Malaysia Strengthens Cooperation With Regulators To Reduce Risk Of Foreign Fund Sell-Offs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia, together with regulatory authorities, is working closely to enhance market efficiency, vibrancy, and accessibility for investors — including foreign investors — to reduce the risk of sell-offs and foreign fund outflows from the equity market.

Ensurai Tree Planting Project Proposed Under Sarawak PCDS 2030 - Abang Johari

KAPIT, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The planting of Ensurai trees along the riverbanks in the Kapit Division is one of the projects proposed as Sarawak enters its second and final phase of the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030), marked by the beginning of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) next year.

Ringgit Higher After OPR Stays Pat At 2.75 Pct

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher on Thursday, remaining steady at the 4.18 level after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2025.

Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.

Urgent Action Needed To Address Intensifying Climate Change Effects - Sultan Nazrin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Scientific and financial resources must be urgently directed towards understanding and addressing the effects of climate change, as extreme weather events are no longer rare but recurring and intensifying, said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah.

Pharmaceutical Market Poised For Growth Following Malaysia-US Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) pharmaceutical companies are likely to see increased sales in Malaysia following the signing of the Malaysia-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).

AM Best Releases First Country-Risk Report On 16 Asia-Pacific Insurance Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has published the inaugural analysis of 16 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, encompassing markets with varying degrees of development and growth potential.

Lendlease REIT Nears Completion Of Jem Office Divestment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte Ltd, the manager of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT), announced that the condition precedent for the divestment of the Jem office component has been fulfilled, with completion expected by Nov 12.

Felcra Announces Second Interim Profit Distribution Of RM207 Mln

KINABATANGAN, Nov 1 (Bernama) --  Felcra Bhd chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub has announced the company’s second interim distributable profit for 2025 amounting to RM207 million.

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade In Tight Range Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade in a narrow range as investors await fresh catalysts and assess external developments.